ITH Pharma
ITH Pharma is a specialist pharmacy service provider based in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in the provision of Parenteral Nutrition, Chemotherapy, CIVAS and Clinical Trials.
History[edit | edit source]
ITH Pharma was established in 2008 with the aim of providing a comprehensive range of technical services to the NHS and private healthcare sectors. The company has since grown to become a leading provider of bespoke medication to hospitals across the UK.
Services[edit | edit source]
ITH Pharma provides a range of services including:
- Parenteral Nutrition: This is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. ITH Pharma provides a comprehensive parenteral nutrition service, including patient-specific and standard solutions.
- Chemotherapy: ITH Pharma provides chemotherapy compounding services to hospitals, ensuring that each patient receives the correct dosage and formulation of their chemotherapy medication.
- CIVAS (Central Intravenous Additive Service): This service involves the preparation and delivery of intravenous medications. ITH Pharma's CIVAS service ensures that medications are prepared in a sterile environment and delivered in a timely manner.
- Clinical Trials: ITH Pharma provides support for clinical trials, including the preparation and delivery of trial medications.
Quality and Safety[edit | edit source]
ITH Pharma is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The company operates in accordance with the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and is regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In 2014, ITH Pharma was involved in a controversy when a batch of parenteral nutrition produced by the company was linked to the deaths of three babies at a hospital in the UK. The company was charged with a number of offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
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