Description:

•    346 beds hospital
•    1 glove boxe MicroSphere : 4’ x 2’ with 2 gloves and 1 antechamber; compounding aseptic unidirectional isolator in positive pressure for sterile compounding of sterile preparations in compliance with USP 797 and state board regulations
•    1 gove boxe  ChemoSphere: 4’x 2’ with 2 gloves and 2 antechambers; compounding containment aseptic unidirectional isolator in negative pressure for chemotherapy preparations in compliance with USP 797, state board of pharmacy, OSHA and NIOSHA regulations

Conclusion:

•    The capital requirements for the 2 glove boxes were $ 35,000 which is 46 % less then the $ 65,000 required for the cleanroom.
•    The operation, maintenance and certification of the 2 gloves are $ 2,000 per year which is 80 % less than the $ 10,000 required for the cleanroom.
•    All gloves boxes are USP 797 and Georgia state board of pharmacy compliance
•    All glove boxes have passed the JCHO inspection
•    All glove boxes have been certified successfully  2 times per year since delivery
•    Feedback of 6 years in operation: contamination control, cost effective, ergonomic and maintenance of productivity.