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Amoxicillin: Will a human drug shortage affect veterinarians?
A shortage of some amoxicillin products used in human medicine could affect veterinarians who use the drugs in an extra-label manner. No shortage of…
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Generic drugs, skyrocketing prices
Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human and veterinary medicine alike.
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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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Court rules in drug compounding case -
Compounded preparations for humans are not new, unapproved drugs, according to a recent ruling from a federal district court
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Sale of human-label drug products to veterinarians
Because there are a limited number of drugs labeled for use in animals, veterinarians need to have access to human-labeled prescription drugs to…
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Handle with care
Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson, a board member of the Human Animal Bond Association, gave a talk about the special needs of elderly and disabled animal…
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Center for Animal Health in Appalachia created
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee, has formed the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia.
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Exhibit on homeless and their pets debuts
The Los Angeles–based National Museum of Animals & Society’s first exhibition, titled “My Dog is My Home: The Experience of of Human-Animal…
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Federal requirements for drug pedigrees do not affect veterinarians
Veterinarians do not need to keep drug pedigrees under federal requirements that the Food and Drug Administration began
Model Letter to Pharmacists
This page provides content for a model letter from a veterinarian to a pharmacist.
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FDA warns manufacturers, distributors of unapproved antimicrobials for animals
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 14 announced it has issued nine warning letters to manufacturers and distributors of…
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
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The veterinary profession's role in addressing the opioid epidemic
AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…
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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use
As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on responsible and judicious use of antimicrobials
The AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association have jointly adopted this policy on responsible and…
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AVMA develops communications on pet prescriptions
The AVMA has developed new communications regarding prescriptions for pets, comprising a message to AVMA members
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FDA releases updated plan for antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine on October 1 launched the latest phases of its ongoing plan to promote…
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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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Purdue receives $3.18M to address rural veterinary shortages, diversity
With help from a new federal grant, the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine is stepping up to expand access to the veterinary profession…
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Legislative discrimination
The AVMA cannot stand quietly when any characteristic is used as a basis of discrimination.
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Preventing prescription errors
Veterinary and pharmacy associations are trying to improve communication and avoid conflicts involving drug substitutions and prescriber…
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AVMA webinars help veterinarians navigate opioid epidemic
Three new drug-related webinars are available on demand on AVMA Axon to help veterinarians meet their state’s continuing education (CE) requirements…
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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Addressing global inequities in access to essential medicines
The World Veterinary Association (WVA) and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) are taking steps to improve the global availability…