Quality excellence is our standard

Proudly PCAB-accredited, Wedgewood sets the bar high, ensuring the highest quality at every step—from sourcing raw materials to the final delivery of every compounded medication.

How is quality ensured?

Our dedicated quality department rigorously upholds the highest industry standards, underpinned by robust validated stability studies that promise the longest Beyond-Use Dates (BUDs) possible under United States Pharmacopeia (USP) guidelines.

PCAB-accredited

Dedicated quality department

Validated stability studies for longest possible BUDs

Robust systems to ensure quality ingredients

Incoming raw material testing
Material supplier quality audits

Compounding software with built-in quality controls

Bar code scanning to confirm batch ingredients
Integrated scales to assure correct ingredient amount

24-hour monitoring of critical environmental conditions

Temperature
Humidity
Room pressurization

Continuous quality improvement systems

Customer complaint tracking and trending software
Root cause analysis, risk assessment, and corrective action process

What's with the shorter shelf life?

Anthony Grzib, VP of Pharmacy Quality, unravels the recent changes to the Beyond-Use Dates of compounded medications.

Who regulates compounding pharmacies

Compounding pharmacies in the United States are regulated by several agencies and organizations, each playing a distinct role in overseeing different aspects of operations, standards, and compliance. These agencies ensure that compounding pharmacies adhere to the highest safety and quality standards to protect animal health.

SBoP

The Boards of Pharmacy of the States in which we are licensed are primarily responsible for regulating pharmacies including establishing and enforcing laws and regulations for production standards, licensing facilities and pharmacists, conducting inspections and addressing complaints.

FDA

The Food and Drug Administration establishes and enforces cGMP manufacturing and sanitary conditions standards, advertising guidelines related to claims of safety and efficacy and policies and procedures related to 503B outsourcing facilities.

USP

The United States Pharmacopeia sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, and purity of medicines, including compounded medications, ensuring public health and safety.

DEA

The Drug Enforcement Agency regulates controlled substances, including those used in compounding, to prevent addiction and illegal distribution.

Setting the foundation for quality excellence

At Wedgewood, our ongoing investments are a testament to our commitment to your success. We continuously innovate and expand our capabilities to ensure veterinarians like you have the medications you need to provide the best care. These initiatives illustrate our unwavering commitment to supporting the veterinary community, ensuring that we continue to be a partner you can trust and rely on for the highest quality veterinary medications.

How we are investing in the future of quality:

USP-Approved Analytical Testing Laboratory

Before the new USP standards went into effect on November 1, 2023, Wedgewood acquired an analytical chemistry laboratory. This facility performs essential sterility and stability testing, ensuring that our medications meet or exceed the stringent new requirements. With this investment, we can decrease testing turnaround times and rapidly respond to changes in demand so we can better support the health and wellbeing of the animals in your care.

New State-Licensed Pharmacy

Looking toward the future of veterinary care, we are excited to announce the construction of a new 90,000-square-foot pharmacy in Chandler, Arizona, set to open in early 2025. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly expand our capacity and enhance our distribution capabilities throughout the Western United States. This investment underscores our dedication to supporting your practice with the best resources possible, fostering a healthier tomorrow for animals everywhere.

New FDA-Registered Outsourcing Facility

To further support your practice's needs, we've recently expanded our operations with an additional outsourcing facility. This move significantly enhances our ability to produce compounded medications under cGMP conditions, ensuring the longest possible BUDs and offering critical medications for office stock across every state. This expansion is not just about growth; it's about elevating the level of service and quality you can expect, making it easier for you to care for your patients effectively.

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