Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
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Veterinary compounding
Compounding is the customized manipulation of a drug by a veterinarian, or by a pharmacist upon the prescription of a veterinarian, to meet the needs…
Compounding: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to the compounding questions veterinarians most frequently ask the AVMA.
Compounding guidance for veterinarians
Learn about the regulatory parameters, quality control assurance, and practice considerations when using compounded products in veterinary medicine.
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AAEP releases compounding guidelines
The Drug Compounding Task Force of the AAEP has released guidelines regarding the responsible use of compounded medications by veterinarians.
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Video summarizes compounding rules
The AVMA has released a video for veterinarians titled “Compounding 101” that summarizes the basic rules of drug compounding in veterinary
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
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FDA warns compounders, veterinarians
FDA warns compounders, veterinarians The Food and Drug Administration has issued at least five warning letters to …
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Ruling favoring compounder will be appealed
Federal authorities will appeal a court ruling that indicated a Florida pharmacy can compound veterinary drugs from bulk
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No ruling coming in compounding dispute
A Florida pharmacy and federal drug authorities have fought for 2 1/2 years over the legality of compounding animal drugs from bulk pharmaceutical…
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Compounder recalls 6 months of prescriptions
A Florida drug compounder issued a recall for all of its sterile animal- and human-use products distributed during a six-month
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Organization accredits 50 compounding pharmacies
Fifty compounding pharmacies, including some that compound animal drugs, have now earned accreditation from the Pharmacy Compounding
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AVMA Answers: Pharmaceutical compounding
Generally, the federal regulations require that, for a drug to be compounded legally, a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist, the…
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FDA seeks to clear up confusion about compounding
Posted on October 1, 2003 Agency announces new compliance policy guide on compounding drugs for use in animals The Food and Drug Administration…
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Florida pharmacy accused of illegal compounding
Federal authorities want to stop bulk animal drug compounding by a Florida company that produced a compound connected with the April 2009 deaths of 21…
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New brochure explains regulations on compounding
A new brochure summarizes the Food and Drug Administration's requirements for compounding preparations for veterinary use.
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Compounding Resources will educate veterinary profession
In recent months, the Food and Drug Administration has been cracking down on illegal drug compounding.
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AVMA petitions for compounding policy change
The AVMA has requested that the Food and Drug Administration amend its policy on drug compounding for animals
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Drug compounding position statement adopted
Compounding services have become more abundant as veterinary pharmacies multiply and enjoy financial success.
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FDA investigation focuses on compounded drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding horse owners and veterinarians of the potential dangers of compounded drugs.
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FDA revokes draft compounding guidance
The federal government revoked draft guidance that described when animal drugs could be compounded from bulk substances.
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Judge allows bulk ingredients for compounding
The Food and Drug Administration doesn't have the authority to stop a Florida pharmacy from using bulk pharmaceutical ingredients to