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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…
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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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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The federal government revoked draft guidance that described when animal drugs could be compounded from bulk substances.
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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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Legislation may increase oversight of compounders
Legislation signed in November 2013 will give federal authorities more scrutiny over some compounding pharmacies, which will be able to
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Compounded drug linked to horse deaths
Three horses died after receiving compounded drugs that appear to have had about 20 times the pyrimethamine indicated on the label.
Compounding from bulk drug substances
Learn about GFI #256, which clarifies the circumstances under which FDA does not intend to pursue enforcement action for compounding animal drugs from…
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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Task force to develop proposal for compounding legislation
A new AVMA task force will develop a proposal for federal legislation to address issues related to veterinary compounding, pursuant to the…
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FDA sees trend of unsafe compounding labs
Food and Drug Administration authorities say they are seeing a trend of unsafe conditions in compounding laboratories.
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Compounding policies updated in anticipation of federal action
The AVMA Executive Board has approved several policy-related proposals by the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents meant to help the Association…
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Compounding: How do new rules affect you?
The FDA says it will start phasing in inspectional activities in April for its new guidance on compounding from bulk drug substances. Here’s what…
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FDA issues draft guidance on compounding
AVMA is undertaking a careful review of the proposal with broad input from AVMA members and other veterinary stakeholders. We'll work with FDA to…
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Some compounding may be allowed, even if still illegal
Compounding animal-use drugs from bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients will continue to be illegal but will be allowed under certain circumstances.
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Members appointed to compounding task force, other entities
In early June, the AVMA appointed eight veterinarians to the Task Force on Veterinary Compounding Legislation
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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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Compounding: New webinar outlines FDA final guidance #256
Gain a solid overview of the FDA's guidance on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances, and learn how it impacts veterinarians and our…
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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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FDA extends educational period for new policy on compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances
The Food and Drug Administration has delayed enforcement of its finalized guidance regarding compounding animal drugs from bulk drug substances.
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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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Changing the rules for pharmacy
The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session during the 2014…