ARL Bio Pharma

10/28/2026

Stay informed about the latest changes to the compounding compendia by visiting the USP website. Their home page features timely updates to help support quality measures for your compounding practices. Visit the website today!

USP–NF is a combination of two compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF).

10/27/2026

Antibiotics contain antimicrobial ingredients that either kill bacteria or prevent their growth. However, antibiotics can still pose risks to patients due to potential microbial contamination. It is crucial for pharmacies to ensure microbiological safety through a combination of process controls and sterility testing. Read more about Sterility Testing for Antibiotics: https://arlok.com/news/SterilityTestingForAntibiotics

10/24/2026

Are you a 503B outsourcing facility and need GMP testing for your sterile compounded preparations? Contact ARL and request a quote to get started today! https://www.arlok.com/contact-us/

10/23/2026

Do you have expired or unused prescription medications for safe disposal? The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 4,400 collection sites will be set up across the country to dispose of unneeded, expired, and unused prescription medications. Visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find a registered Take Back location near you.

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

10/22/2026

Tirzepatide is a synthetic therapeutic peptide with a complex molecular structure that is susceptible to degradation during manufacturing. Tirzepatide formulations containing cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) have become increasingly available. The additional formulation components, excipients, compounding processes, and storage conditions may introduce impurities or accelerate degradation pathways that are absent in pharmaceutical reference standards. Learn more about comprehensive characterization of Tirzepatide + Vitamin B12 Formulations: https://arlok.aflip.in/a15bb50fbf.html

10/20/2026

Visit ARL at AAPS PharmSci in New Orleans, October 25-28! Stop by Booth 906 and visit with our team to learn more about testing services for biologics. We look forward to seeing you in Louisiana!

10/19/2026

Happy National Pharmacy Week! This week, we honor pharmacists' unwavering commitment and contributions in ensuring healthcare is safe and accessible for all patients. Thank you! We appreciate you!

10/14/2026

Stay informed about the latest changes to the compounding compendia by visiting the USP website. Their homepage features timely updates to help support quality measures for your compounding practices. Visit the website today!

USP–NF is a combination of two compendia, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF).

10/13/2026

Join ARL Bio Pharma and industry leaders in attending the 5th annual USP Compounding Workshop on October 26-27, 2026, in Rockville, MD. This workshop brings together practitioners, regulators, and subject matter experts to discuss advances and emerging challenges in pharmaceutical compounding since the 2023 updates to chapters and . Register to attend in-person or online today!

During this workshop, compounding-related questions will be addressed directly by members of the Compounding Expert Committee. What questions would you like them to address?

10/12/2026

Photostability refers to the ability of a drug substance to resist chemical changes when exposed to light. Photostability testing is an integral part of stress testing. Discover more about the systematic approach to photostability testing: https://www.arlok.com/news/photostability/