Documentation gap review

Compounding documentation gap-review guide

A staged approach for understanding what exists, what is current, what is missing and what should be addressed first.

Reviewed August 11, 2026 · Educational resource
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1. Define the pharmacy's scope

  • Active formula inventory, dosage forms, compounding levels, frequency and batch sizes
  • Personnel, roles, facilities, equipment, suppliers and external service providers
  • Upcoming assessments, renovations, ownership changes or service expansion
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2. Inventory the evidence

  • MFRs, formula risk assessments, compounding records, labels and BUD evidence
  • SOPs, training, competency, cleaning, maintenance, calibration and environmental records
  • SDS and CoA files, receiving records, deviations, complaints, recalls, CAPA and audits
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3. Test control and linkage

  • Can staff identify the current approved version at the point of use?
  • Does each formula link to its risk assessment, references, SOPs and required records?
  • Are review dates, approvals, revisions and missing records visible and assigned?
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4. Prioritize and close gaps

  • Rank immediate safety and authorization gaps before formatting improvements
  • Assign an owner, evidence requirement, action, due date and verification method
  • Recheck completed actions and retain evidence of closure and effectiveness