Table 5.
Comparison of Manual and TAWS Compounding Task Times
| Task | Workflow and sample size | Task time, mean (SD), s | Difference in mean task time with use of TAWS, s | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active mixing (by cleanroom technician) | Manual (N = 1,111) |
275 (140.4) | ||
| TAWS (N = 983) |
355 (151.6) | 79.7 | t 2,092 = 12.5; P < 0.001 | |
| Digital check (by pharmacist) | Manual (N = 1,128) |
21.4 (13.2) | ||
| TAWS (N = 1,068) |
21.6 (12.7) | 0.3 | Not significant | |
| Physical check (by pharmacist) | Manual (N = 1,202) |
58.6 (29.9) | ||
| TAWS (N = 1,121) |
50.9 (25.3) | –7.8 | t 2,321 = 6.7; P < 0.001 |