​The veterinary pharmacy landscape is changing. Get resources to help navigate the opportunities and challenges.

Answers to common questions from veterinarians about writing and dispensing veterinary prescriptions, and about pharmacies.

Answers to common questions from pet owners about veterinary prescriptions and pharmacies.

The AVMA has recently received inquiries from members who had concerns about how to properly follow the AVMA Principles of

Like veterinarians, pharmacists are trained professionals who want to do what's best for their clients.

The ever-changing state and federal rules governing pharmacy within veterinary medicine were the subject of a wide-ranging session

Veterinary and pharmacy associations are trying to improve communication and avoid conflicts involving drug substitutions and prescriber…

What are the responsibilities of a veterinarian whose client asks for a written prescription rather a dispensed drug out of the clinic?

Veterinary prescription drugs are labeled for use only by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.

The Honorable Jeb Bush Governor, State of Florida The Capitol Building PL05 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Dear Governor…

Pet owners who order products from Internet pharmacies soon may be able to look for a seal of accreditation from the National Association

The AVMA House of Delegates was nearly unanimous in its vote Aug. 3 for a resolution that calls on the

The Missouri Supreme Court recently ruled that the retail sale of veterinary prescription drugs is not subject to regulation

The AVMA has developed new communications regarding prescriptions for pets, comprising a message to AVMA members

Veterinary prescription mandates are bad for veterinarians, and bad for our patients. This legislation interferes in the veterinarian-client-patient…

In April, AVMA Board of Directors chair Dr. John de Jong testified before a House subcommittee about the Fairness to Pet Owners

Pharmacy board regulation of veterinary prescription drugs Updated July 2011 This is a summary of the laws that AVMA is aware of governing state…

A Florida pharmacy and federal drug authorities have fought for 2 1/2 years over the legality of compounding animal drugs from

Animal prescription (Rx) drug labels contain the federally mandated statement: "Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the…

Over the years, generic prescription drugs approved for use in humans have provided tremendous savings in human

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014. Currently, generic

Compounding, consistent with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Extra-Label Drug Use regulations, is the customized manipulation of an approved…

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) implemented guidance on National Provider Identifier (NPI) numbers.

View AVMA's letter asking FDA to clarify its proposed rules on drug compounding and allow more time for public comment.