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AVMA releases FAQs on prescriptions and pharmacies
The AVMA has released two new FAQs, one for pet owners and one for veterinarians, with answers to a number of frequently asked questions about…
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AVMA weighs in on pharmacy requests for prescriptions
The AVMA has recently received inquiries from members who had concerns about how to properly follow the AVMA Principles of
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Novartis sues Internet pharmacies for prescription drug violations
Posted on May 1, 2002 Novartis Animal Health U.S. is suing three Internet retailers of pet care products for trademark infringement, false…
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Prescribing through Canadian pharmacies: Is it legal?
Posted on September 1, 2002 It's a tempting prospect for some pet owners—having their pet's prescription filled at low cost through a pharmacy…
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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…
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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 Answers: Prescriptions
What are the responsibilities of a veterinarian whose client asks for a written prescription rather a dispensed drug out of the clinic?
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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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AVMA reiterates Internet pharmacy statement
the AVMA reminds readers of the Position Statement on Internet Pharmacies the AVMA Executive Board approved
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Florida Board of Pharmacy disciplines PetMed Express, Savemax
On April 16, the Florida Department of Health's Board of Pharmacy reached an agreement with PetMed Express Inc.
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AVMA summarizes rules on writing prescriptions
The AVMA has provided a summary of state rules related to whether a veterinarian must write a prescription at the request of a client, in lieu of…
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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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Comparing prescription drug plans
In November, millions of Americans became eligible to enroll in the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, also known as Medicare
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Free, unbiased reports on prescription drugs available
Even with prescription drug coverage, prescription drugs can be expensive.
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DEA addresses queries about Internet pharmacies
DEA addresses queries about Internet pharmacies
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Group to offer accreditation for online veterinary pharmacies
Pet owners who order products from Internet pharmacies soon may be able to look for a seal of accreditation from the National Association
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Board supports dialogue with pharmacies
The AVMA hopes to meet with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to collaboratively discuss issues of concern related to pharmaceuticals…
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Compounder recalls 6 months of prescriptions
A Florida drug compounder issued a recall for all of its sterile animal- and human-use products distributed during a six-month
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DEA revokes pharmacy's registration
Veterinarians were reminded of the regulations for obtaining compounded controlled substances when the Drug Enforcement Administration
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AVMA continues opposition to pet prescription legislation
The AVMA has renewed its opposition to federal legislation that would require a veterinarian to provide a client with a written prescription for a…
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Internet pharmacies and compounding are high-priority areas, FDA says
Posted on March 1, 2002 Since prior coverage on the issue of Internet pharmacies (see JAVMA, June 1, 2001, and Aug. 15, 2001), the AVMA continues…
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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…
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Missouri court rules animal drugs not subject to pharmacy act
The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that the retail sale of veterinary prescription drugs is not subject to regulation