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Use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine
Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
AVMA news
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…
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Kudos! Veterinary researchers chosen to receive grants
Three veterinary researchers have been named recipients of research grants awarded by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation in partnership with…
JAVMA news
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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Representation to the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
The AVMA encourages expansion of veterinary membership to the USP, such as representation of veterinary pharmacologists.
JAVMA news
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…
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…
Pharmacy and prescription issues
The veterinary pharmacy landscape is changing. Get resources to help navigate the opportunities and challenges.
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
Compounding
Understand the rules for veterinary compounding, and get resources to support your work with clients whose animals require compounded medications.
JAVMA news
Monograph on macrocyclic lactones released
The U.S. Pharmacopeia has released a free monograph on macrocyclic lactones.
JAVMA news
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
JAVMA news
HOD wants better communication with nonveterinary pharmacies
The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the AVMA to communicate with nonveterinary…
JAVMA news
Practices encouraged to be proactive about antimicrobials
A report now available from the AVMA Task Force for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animal Practice provides a framework for instituting a…
Working with Pharmacies
Like veterinarians, pharmacists are trained professionals who want to do what's best for their clients.
JAVMA news
Initiative focuses on racing integrity
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform
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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…
AVMA news
Remaining medically important antimicrobials transitioning to prescription status
The Food and Drug Administration is reminding stakeholders that certain over-the-counter antimicrobial products for animals are transitioning to…
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials
Judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials is a core principle of the broader goal of antimicrobial stewardship.
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AAFP/AAHA antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines developed by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and American Animal Hospital Association…
JAVMA news
FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
JAVMA news
Veterinarians among those charged in widespread horse doping scheme
Federal prosecutors have arrested several veterinarians, trainers, and other horse racing professionals on charges relating to systematic, covert…
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
policy
AAAP guidelines for judicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in poultry
The AVMA has endorsed these guidelines on judicious therapeutic antimicrobial use in poultry production, developed by the American Association of…