Standards of the International Society of Oncology Practice Pharmacy (ISOPP) – selection of main aspects

With the help of many members around the world, the Inter­national Society of Oncology Practice Pharmacy (ISOPP) Standards of Practice in 2007 have been updated, as a result of the emergence of more aggressive molecules, but also the marketing of effective CSTD closed transfer devices, so as to correspond to the current level of practices in oncology pharmacy. ISOPP continues to act as a global leader in promoting the safe handling of hazardous sub­­stan­ces, with the Standard issued in 2022 being taken as a European re­fe­rence by the European Parliament through the European Bio­safety Network (EBN). European legis­la­tion and working prac­tices are in a continuous dynamic, so that, on March 11, 2024, came into force the re­vi­sion of Directive 37/2004 trans­posed by GD 1093 of 2006, its pro­vi­sions improving this guide.