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A non-aqueous, non-preserved compounded preparation typically has a beyond-use date (USP <795>) of no later than:

USP <795> default BUDs (post-2023): aqueous nonpreserved 14 days refrigerated, aqueous preserved 35 days, non-aqueous 90 days (older 6-month rule). Always check

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Question: A non-aqueous, non-preserved compounded preparation typically has a beyond-use date (USP <795>) of no later than:

Answer options:

  • 24 hours
  • 14 days ✅ 6 months (or 25% of API expiry, whichever is earlier)
  • 2 years

Correct answer: 6 months (or 25% of API expiry, whichever is earlier)

Explanation: USP <795> default BUDs (post-2023): aqueous nonpreserved 14 days refrigerated, aqueous preserved 35 days, non-aqueous 90 days (older 6-month rule). Always check current standard.

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