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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
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One-stop shopping for information on drug interactions in humans and animals
A new partnership will allow one-stop shopping for individuals seeking information on drug interactions or poison treatments
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Actavis recalls fentanyl patches
Actavis Inc. is recalling certain fentanyl patches that could release the analgesic faster than they should.
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FDA to enhance pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices
The Food and Drug Administration announced an initiative to enhance the regulation of pharmaceutical manufacturing
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Virginia joins USDA efforts to stop spread of rabies in raccoons
Officials from the USDA's Wildlife Services began distributing more than 400,000 fish meal baits containing the rabies vaccine
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Foundations collaborate to give pharmacology grants
Dr. Jane G. Owens said few organizations fund research in veterinary pharmacology, with money more often directed toward research in veterinary…
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Dairy farm inspectional area clarified
The Food and Drug Administration has provided guidance about what constitutes the inspectional area of a Grade A dairy farM
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USDA licenses DNA vaccine for treatment of melanoma in dogs
The Department of Agriculture recently granted full licensure for a DNA vaccine to help extend survival time of dogs with oral
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FDA seeks comments on evaluating antimicrobial animal drugs guidance
Posted on October 1, 2002 The Food and Drug Administration announced on Sept. 11 the availability of a draft guidance document "Guidance for the…
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Methicillin-resistant infections worry researchers
Canadian researchers have identified 16 animals with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
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Be vigilant about animal anthrax vaccine requests
Veterinarians are cautioned to be alert to suspicious requests for animal anthrax vaccine
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Be vigilant about animal anthrax vaccine requests
Veterinarians are cautioned to be alert to suspicious requests for animal anthrax vaccine
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FDA seeks comments on draft antimicrobial use guide, feed directive process
A draft federal guidance document advocates for eliminating some antimicrobial uses and increasing veterinarian involvement in the use of…
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US Pharmacopeia may receive AVMA support
The AVMA Executive Board has agreed to help support a program that is said to generate the highest caliber drug
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Bayer seeks veterinary, industry backing before Baytril hearing
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Bayer Corporation is enlisting the veterinary community and food animal industry to help ensure that scientific evidence…
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Extralabel drug substitution runs afoul of law
Extralabel use of drugs can give veterinarians effective options in treating patients, but there are limitations veterinarians should be aware of when…
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DEA, pharmacy come to terms on compounding
A recent agreement between a compounding pharmacy and the federal agency responsible for drug enforcement activities provides greater clarity for how…
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Phenylbutazone use surveyed, caution advised
The Department of Agriculture has not been testing specifically for phenylbutazone residues in dairy cows,
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AVMA releases FAQ on extralabel drug use
The AVMA has released a new FAQ about how to follow federal rules for extralabel drug use in veterinary practice.
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Buprenorphine rescheduled under stricter regulatory control
The Drug Enforcement Administration has rescheduled buprenorphine from a schedule V narcotic to a schedule III narcotic
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FDA targets medication errors resulting from unclear abbreviations
The Food and Drug Administration and Institute for Safe Medication Practices are campaigning to reduce medication errors resulting from unclear…
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DEA aims to stave off illegal buprenorphine use
Posted on May 1, 2002 The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to increase regulatory controls on buprenorphine, a long-acting analgesic…
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National associations join forces to explore common goals
National associations join forces to explore common goals The AVMA will join forces with the Australian, British, and …
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Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses
Conditional license issued for West Nile vaccine for horses The Department of Agriculture in August