Quality Assurance
Our pharmacy upholds the highest standards of quality assurance to ensure every medication is accurate, safe, and effective for our patients.
Committed to Quality, Committed to You
At A&O Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacy, quality is more than a requirement - it’s the foundation of everything we do. Each formulation prepared in our facility is held to the highest national standards for safety, purity, and precision. We are proud to be fully accredited by the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for both sterile and non-sterile compounding, in accordance with the latest USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards.
Committed To Exellence
This accreditation reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in compounding science and patient care, ensuring that every preparation meets rigorous quality, safety, and documentation benchmarks.
Why PCAB Accreditation Matters
Not all compounding facilities are created equal. While every licensed pharmacy must meet state and federal requirements, PCAB-accredited facilities go beyond compliance to demonstrate adherence to nationally accepted quality assurance and quality improvement standards. For patients and providers, this accreditation provides independent confirmation that A&O Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacy meets or exceeds the most stringent industry criteria for consistency, accuracy, and safety. Accreditation demonstrates:
PCAB accreditation is not a one-time certification - it’s an ongoing process that requires continual compliance, regular review, and a commitment to improvement.
What Compounded Medications Are - and Why Accreditation Matters
Compounded medications are customized formulations prepared to meet specific patient or prescriber needs when commercially manufactured options are unavailable or unsuitable.
Examples include:
Adjusting dosage strength unavailable in commercial forms
Creating liquid suspensions for pediatric or geriatric patients
Reformulating discontinued medications
Removing allergens, dyes, or additives from standard drugs
Preparing medications for patients with unique absorption or tolerance requirements
Flavoring medications for pets or improving compliance
The Expertise Behind Every Formulation
A&O Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacy’s facility features an FDA-certified Class 7 cleanroom, ISO- and CAP-accredited sterile suites, and advanced environmental monitoring systems. Our pharmacists and technicians receive continuous training in sterile and non-sterile technique, ensuring precision at every stage. Every formulation undergoes:
The Organizations Behind PCAB
The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) operates under the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and is supported by leading pharmacy and healthcare associations, including:
American College of Apothecaries
American Pharmacists Association
National Community Pharmacists Association
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists
National Home Infusion Association
United States Pharmacopeia
Our Commitment to California Providers and Patients
Earning PCAB accreditation is a reflection of our philosophy: that every patient and provider deserves precision, transparency, and trust. From Salinas to San Francisco, we maintain the highest standards in sterile and non-sterile compounding - ensuring that every dose prepared in our facility meets the same level of care that defines the future of personalized medicine.
Each formulation is prepared in a controlled environment by experienced professionals dedicated to advancing patient comfort and care.
For more information about our accreditation and quality practices, contact A&O Compounding Pharmacy Pharmacy at our Salinas location 536 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901 or our San Jose location 2449 Forest Avenue, San Jose, CA 19528 , or call (831) 769-0458 .
Additional information about PCAB accreditation can be found at www.achc.org.