(1) The following requirements must be met by those pharmacies that prepare antineoplastic drugs to ensure the protection of the personnel involved:

(a) All antineoplastic drugs must be compounded in a vertical flow, Class II, biological safety cabinet.

(b) Protective apparel must be worn by personnel compounding antineoplastic drugs according to the home infusion agency's policies and procedures. This must include gloves, gowns with tight cuffs, and appropriate equipment as necessary.

(c) Appropriate safety and containment techniques for compounding antineoplastic drugs must be used in conjunction with the aseptic techniques required for preparing sterile pharmaceuticals.

(d) Written procedures for handling both major and minor spills of antineoplastic agents must be included in the policy and procedure manual.

(e) Prepared doses of antineoplastic drugs must be dispensed, labeled with proper precautions inside and outside, and shipped in a manner to minimize the risk of accidental rupture of the primary container.