Compound a pediatric dose by alligation

Practice the sequence you already learned for “Compound a pediatric dose by alligation” until the order feels automatic. Practice pharmacy-calculation order from compounding training. The stock volumes are not measured until the alligation grid and the final concentration check are written.

1. Confirm the prescribed concentration, volume, and the available stock strengths.
2. Set up the alligation grid with the higher and lower strengths.
3. Compute the parts of each stock needed.
4. Convert parts to measurable volumes for this batch size.
5. Have a second person check the arithmetic before you draw up.
6. Measure and mix the stocks.
7. Label the finished product.
8. Discard if the check concentration fails.