New Brunswick, NJ -- February 22, 2017 -- Spectrum Pharmacy Products, a division of Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corporation, announces open enrollment for the company’s new center of compounding education excellence, Spectrum Pharmacy Institute. Spectrum is exhibiting at the California Pharmacists Association Western Pharmacy Exchange, February 23-26 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, CA. Visit the Spectrum Booth 209 to learn more about the Spectrum Pharmacy Institute, compounding courses offered and dates scheduled.
Open for enrollment in compounding courses, the Spectrum Pharmacy Institute (SPI) is a $10 million, state-of-the-art compounding training center with 15,000 square feet of labs and classroom space in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Founded by and for pharmacy professionals, SPI offers the most comprehensive education program designed specifically for pharmaceutical compounding training.
“We have responded to the need of pharmacists who are seeking a hands-on education to support personalized medicine and training in compounding. Our vision of a state-of-the-art prescription compounding training facility has come to fruition to meet this need. We intend to continue to serve compounding pharmacists as a global center of excellence and an expert resource,” said Craig A. Recatto, Ph.D., President, Spectrum Pharmacy Products.
Spectrum’s Compounding Heritage of More Than Four Decades
Randy Burg, President and CEO of Spectrum Chemical, commented, “In 1971 Spectrum was founded by my father, Paul Burg. He launched a company based on quality products and services and grew it to become the leading supplier to compounding pharmacies. We bring a heritage of over 40 years of success to Spectrum Pharmacy Institute’s compounding education and training.”
The SPI lecture-based and hands-on compounding education provides compounders the opportunity to add to their knowledge base, learn new skills and network with colleagues in their industry. Learning programs feature a cutting-edge multi-media, audio-visual classroom and laboratory experience, including ISO-Class 7 & 8 cleanrooms, fully functional teaching laboratories, current compounding equipment and supplies, and USP <800> compliant facilities.
All courses are written and presented by subject matter experts, and all education programs are reviewed by faculty of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and jointly accredited with Spectrum Pharmacy Institute.
For more information regarding Spectrum Pharmacy Institute, courses offered or class schedule, please call 800-370-6231, ext. 5479 or email info@spectrumrx.com.
Spectrum Pharmacy Institute Online Press Kit: http://health-event-news.vporoom.com/Spectrum-WPE
About Spectrum Pharmacy Products
Spectrum Pharmacy Products, a division of Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corporation, manufactures and distributes high-quality compounding chemicals, equipment and supplies. Spectrum has been serving compounders for more than 40 years with the industry’s largest portfolio of USP/NF grade products and DEA Controlled Substances (Schedules I – V). Its bicoastal cGMP facilities are FDA registered and inspected, with additional certification to the ISO 9001:2008 standard. Spectrum is known for extensive laboratory testing with the highest standards and most modern instrumentation in the industry in both its California and New Jersey laboratories. For more information, visit www.spectrumrx.com.
About Spectrum Pharmacy Institute
Spectrum Pharmacy Institute is a 42,000-square foot pharmacy distribution, manufacturing, and training facility located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. SPI is committed to providing the finest academic learning experience in the industry. The Institute offers the latest comprehensive lecture-based and hands-on compounding education. Learning programs feature a cutting-edge multi-media, audio-visual classroom and laboratory experience, including ISO-Class 7 & 8 cleanrooms, fully functional teaching laboratories, current compounding equipment and supplies, and USP <800> compliant facilities. All courses are written and presented by subject matter experts, and all education programs are reviewed by faculty of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University and jointly accredited with Spectrum Pharmacy Institute. For more information, visit www.spectrumpharmacyinstitute.com.
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Company Contact: Grant Gibson, Vice President, Marketing, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp.,1-310-516-8000, ext. 4601, ggibson@spectrumchemical.com