Investigational Drug Services

The Clinical Investigational Research Pharmacy (CIRP) is a licensed pharmacy that consists of specially trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians within the Taneja College of Pharmacy. We are dedicated to helping investigators and study teams accomplish research goals and we support human clinical research by ensuring the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care by adhering to federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies for investigational drug control.

The CIRP is also dedicated to the success of our future pharmacists at the Taneja College of Pharmacy through our Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience rotation program. During the course of this 6-week rotation, students are introduced to the role a clinical investigational pharmacist plays in the conduct of clinical trials.

Our History

The Clinical Investigational Research Pharmacy was established in 2011 with only 2 trials. Since then we have grown and now provide services to various USF Health investigators in a variety of specialties.

Overview of Services

• Receiving, dispensing and destroying investigational product or returning investigational product to sponsor
• Preparing investigational product according to the highest standard of pharmacy practice, including USP <797> ISO Class 7 sterile compounding
• Preparing both hazardous and non-hazardous investigational products
• Creating and maintaining accurate and detailed investigational product accountability
• Maintaining the integrity of blinded investigational product, when necessary
• Providing proper storage of investigational product in a variety of temperature-controlled environments with continuous temperature monitoring
• Clinical monitoring of investigational product levels

We Look Forward to Hearing From You

If you are an investigator or study coordinator needing CIRP services, please contact us with any requests or questions. If you would like to request CIRP services, please email a copy of the study protocol as well as the pharmacy manual if available.