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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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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
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Court overturns DEA's revocation of pharmacy's controlled substance registration
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has vacated the Drug Enforcement Administration's revocation
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Reminder: prescribing within veterinarian-client-patient relationship
posted August 15, 2007 The AVMA has recently received reports that certain Internet pharmacies have offered to dispense prescription drugs…
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PetMed Express probation lifted
PetMed Express probation lifted The Florida Department of Health's Board of Pharmacy has granted a request from…
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FDA files appeal in drug compounding case
The Food and Drug Administration filed an appeal Dec. 1 in the case Medical Center Pharmacy, et al. v. Gonzalez, et al. in the U.S. District Court for…
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FDA's stance on compounding from bulk drugs challenged
Compounding pharmacies are pursuing legal challenges to the Food and Drug Administration's stance on compounding drugs
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FDA-CVM works to address concerns about pergolide supplies
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine announced May 11 that it recognizes veterinarians and horse
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Valuable information regarding generic drugs
The ever-rising price of prescription drugs is a phenomenon that affects nearly every American
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Some veterinarians questioned about National Provider Identifier status
Veterinarians are not required to obtain a National Provider Identifier, a unique identification number for certain health care
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FDA approves new drug use under veterinary feed directive
The Food and Drug Administration has approved another use of a drug by veterinary feed directive—the use of the antimicrobial
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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
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DEA issues pain medication FAQ
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a frequently asked questions document to cover
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FDA warns compounders, veterinarians
FDA warns compounders, veterinarians The Food and Drug Administration has issued at least five warning letters to …
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New drug pedigrees create tangential details for veterinarians
Veterinarians do not need to keep drug pedigrees under new federal requirements, but they do need to keep records when returning
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Legal challenges, now and tomorrow
Veterinarians must educate legislators, judges, and the public about the ways in which veterinary medicine benefits human and animal health
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Controlling health care costs: some practical advice
Helping veterinarians and their families address the ever-rising cost of health care is one of the goals of the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance…
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Midyear report summarizes state legislation
2008 already has been another busy year for state legislation relevant to veterinary and animal issues.
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Consumer-driven health care aids self-employed and small business owners
Consumer-driven health care is a phrase that's heard more and more often in the discussion of health care in America, and a concept of great…
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Getting the right drug at the right dosage
Personalized medicine brings precision to drug treatment