Which statement about USP 800 is true?

• A. USP 800 applies to all workplaces including veterinary clinics
• B. USP 800 concerns only storage
• C. USP 800 addresses the handling of hazardous drugs
• D. USP 800 is voluntary

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is what USP 800 governs. It sets safety requirements for handling hazardous drugs, not just storing them. Handling includes all steps from receiving and storing to compounding, administering, transferring, and disposing of these drugs, with emphasis on containment, engineering controls, proper PPE, and thorough procedures to minimize worker exposure. That broader scope—protecting people who work with hazardous drugs—is why this statement is the best fit.

So, USP 800 isn’t only about storage, and it isn’t simply voluntary guidance. It applies to settings where hazardous drugs are handled and is often enforced or adopted by regulations and accreditation bodies, which is why the correct choice highlights the focus on handling.

The other options misstate the scope: it isn’t universal for every workplace (only those handling HDs), and it isn’t limited to storage nor purely voluntary.