The safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals presents an array of safety requirements specific to the radiopharmacy. The facility must be properly equipped to safely prepare and store radioactive components. Many precautions for working with these materials are similar to procedures specified for compounding of hazardous drugs.
A Radiopharmacy cleanroom requires a well-shielded room with an appropriate ventilation system and shielding for handling radioactive materials ensuring radiation exposures to be kept as low as reasonably achievable. An entrance or changing area should be provided for putting on and removing protective clothing before and after working in the cleanroom.
