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Nonsterile compounding refers specifically to the creation of medications that do not need to be prepared in an aseptic environment. This includes a variety of formulations such as creams, ointments, and oral solutions. These types of preparations are typically applied to the skin or taken orally, and they do not carry the same risk of contamination as sterile products, which are often used intravenously or for other invasive routes.

In cases where sterile conditions are not necessary, pharmacy technicians can prepare these nonsterile compounded products with the appropriate techniques and equipment, as the risk of introducing pathogens and causing infections is significantly lower. This process is essential in meeting specific patient needs that cannot be met by commercially available products.

The other options describe processes associated with sterile compounding, which focuses on minimizing contamination risk during the preparation of injectable medications. These processes need specialized techniques and equipment to ensure sterility, which does not apply to nonsterile compounding practices.