You receive the following prescription: hydrocortisone 2.5% lidocaine 3% glycerin 5 mL dermabase cream QSAD 30g   If the specific gravity of glycerin is 1.25, how many grams of dermabase cream will you need to compound this cream?

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You receive the following prescription:

hydrocortisone 2.5%

lidocaine 3%

glycerin 5 mL

dermabase cream QSAD 30g

 

If the specific gravity of glycerin is 1.25, how many grams of dermabase cream will you need to compound this cream?

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