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Compounding with Sirolimus (Rapamycin)

Prescribers
Pharmacists

Pharmaceutical Compounding

In this brief presentation, we will review chemical characteristics of sirolimus (rapamycin) as well as the physical characteristics and stability concerns associated with sirolimus.
 English only
  Prescribers, Pharmacists 
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Why should I take this course?

  • Review chemical characteristics of sirolimus (rapamycin)
  • Review physical characteristics and stability concerns associated with sirolimus
  • Discuss ways that sirolimus is currently compounded 

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Meet your instructor

Sarah Taylor, PharmaD

Sarah attended undergrad at St. Olaf College in Northfield where she majored in chemistry and worked in a lab synthesizing dendrimers for possible use as pharmaceutical delivery molecules. It was there that she first developed an interest in pharmacy. She graduated from St. Olaf and pursued her interest in pharmacy at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. During school, she began working at a compounding pharmacy utilizing her chemistry and pharmacy background to develop formulas for a myriad of pharmaceutical dosage forms and applications. After graduation, she continued to work at the compounding pharmacy for a total of 5 years. She uses this experience to help with her current position as the manager of Fagron Academy. Her favorite types of compounds to make include tablet triturates and gummies.