The Washington Statement for Compound Prescription is a set of guidelines issued by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy that are intended to ensure safe and effective compound prescription medications. It consists of four different types: the General Principles, the Quality Assurance Principles, the Patient-Specific Principles, and the Dispensing and Storage Principles. The General Principles provide an overarching framework that guides the practice of compounding. These principles include: that the safety and efficacy of the compound must be established, that the compounding must be performed in accordance with appropriate standards of practice, and that the Board of Pharmacy must be informed of any changes in the compounding process. The Quality Assurance Principles provide a detailed set of guidelines for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of compounded medications. These principles include: that the compounding must be performed in a clean and orderly environment, that the compounding should be performed in accordance with written procedures, and that the compounding should be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis. The Patient-Specific Principles are intended to ensure that the compounding process takes into account the individual needs of the patient. These principles include: that the compounding must be tailored to meet the patient's specific needs, that the compounding must be performed in accordance with the patient's instructions, and that the compounding must be supervised and monitored by a qualified pharmacist. Finally, the Dispensing and Storage Principles provide guidance on how to safely and effectively dispense and store compounded medications. These principles include: that the dispensing must be performed in accordance with appropriate standards of practice, that the storage must be consistent with the storage conditions appropriate for the compounded medication, and that the Board of Pharmacy must be notified of any changes in the dispensing and storage process.