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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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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AVMA seeks compounding comments by January 17
See a summary of the FDA’s newest draft guidance on compounding, and help shape the AVMA's feedback.
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USP to develop compounding standards with veterinary collaboration
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) voted to develop and revise compounding standards based on input from healthcare professionals, including…
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USP agrees to consider need for veterinary-specific compounding rules
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which sets pharmaceutical standards that apply to both human and veterinary medicine, will consider the AVMA’s…
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AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance
Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in our formal…
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FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
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FDA extends comment deadline on compounding guidance
The action follows AVMA's request for more review time.
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AVMA weighs in on compounding guidance, provides new FAQ resource
AVMA has submitted comments to the FDA on the agency’s proposed guidance on compounding from bulk substances (GFI #256). A new resource answers…
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New webinar explains proposed rules on bulk compounding
The information is important to help veterinarians provide informed feedback to the FDA during the public comment period for its draft guidance.
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AVMA asks FDA to extend comment period on animal drug compounding
We asked the agency to clarify its latest proposal to regulate animal drug compounding from bulk substances, and allow at least a 120-day extension…
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Compound could treat foal pneumonia without promoting drug resistance
Gallium maltolate could be a viable alternative for treating foal pneumonia without promoting drug resistance.
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FDA grants AVMA request to extend comments on compounding from bulk drugs
The extension means AVMA members have until April 20 to provide feedback to inform the AVMA's formal comments on the proposal.
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Researchers training dogs to identify people with COVID-19
Research teams in multiple countries are attempting to train dogs to identify people infected with SARS-CoV-2. Results reported so far indicate dogs…
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AVMA COE may add dentistry to required curriculum
Public comment on the proposal is due July 1, 2020.
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Announcing AVMA Virtual Convention this summer
This summer we're hosting the first ever AVMA Virtual Convention August 20-22, 2020. Join colleagues from across the profession for three days of…
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COVID-19 legislation amended by the House, heads to Senate
Federal legislation to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 emergency has undergone substantive changes since it was first voted on by the…
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Business is starting to look up: New data on revenue, invoices
As the national economy works at recovery, the veterinary practice sector is showing positive signs. Practice revenues and billing are back to…
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Equine veterinarians focus on essentials, keep distance
Some equine veterinarians are changing how they practice as recommendations on physical distancing and shelter-in-place orders continue in most U.S.…
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Survey finds declining practice revenue, move toward telemedicine
A survey of roughly 215 veterinary practices in the northeastern United States and approximately a hundred practices in other parts of the country…
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Bill would help veterinarians handle student debt while pursuing advanced education
According to the AVMA, the VET MED Act would help address this challenge and ensure the nation has enough highly trained veterinarians by allowing…