JAVMA news
California law formalizes practice of allowing staff to administer controlled substances
California has passed legislation to ensure that lay staff can administer controlled substances such as pain medication on the order of a…
JAVMA news
FDA clarifying what constitutes minor use of drugs under MUMS Act
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed amending regulations relevant to the development of drugs for minor uses in major species to specify…
JAVMA news
More animal drugs for minor uses, minor species
The Minor Use and Minor Species Animal Health Act has so far played a part in the development process for new drugs to treat fish, shrimp, sheep, and…
JAVMA news
A time of transition at the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Stephen F. Sundlof became the director of the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, effective Jan. 7, after serving for more than a…
JAVMA news
Marijuana treatments, drug monitoring programs discussed
AVMA House of Delegates members want the Association to develop policies and further guidance on emerging issues affecting the profession, such as…
JAVMA news
States track dispensing to counter drug fraud
A third of states and the District of Columbia require reports from veterinarians when they dispense controlled substances