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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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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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Beware of prescribing pitfalls
A veterinarian who dispenses a drug without a client-patient relationship may be acting outside the scope of veterinary medicine.
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Veterinary feed directive now in effect
Veterinary feed directive now in effect The final regulation implementing the veterinary feed directive went into effect
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Regulations target illegal Internet distribution of controlled substances
New federal regulations seek to prevent Internet distribution of controlled substances for illicit purposes by creating additional
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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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Panel offers forum on PetMed Express
Veterinarians challenged leaders of PetMed Express Inc. to make the company's advertising and other practices less antagonistic to the veterinary…
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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…
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Covetrus to pay $23M in fines for misbranded drugs
Covetrus’ North American subsidiary pleaded guilty in federal court on February 12 to introducing and delivering misbranded veterinary prescription…
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DEA issues pain medication FAQ
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a frequently asked questions document to cover
Compounding: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to the compounding questions veterinarians most frequently ask the AVMA.
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Making their voices heard
Nearly 100 veterinarians and veterinary students lobbied Congress this March for student loan debt relief and against a proposed veterinary…
FAQs
Questions and answers for veterinarians and their clients on veterinary medical topics related to animal health and welfare.
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Bovine practitioners weigh role in drug residues, antimicrobial resistance
Evolving drug regulations and public health concerns mean that bovine practitioners should be even more careful to use pharmaceuticals legally and…
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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 …
Compounding FAQ for pet owners
Help clients find answers to common questions about drug compounding.
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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North Carolina law will require veterinarians to report gabapentin use
As part of Governor Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Opioid Action Plan, a new law will require the state’s veterinarians to report the use of gabapentin…
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DEA issues final rule on electronic filing
The regulations will allow registrants to order Schedule I and II substances electronically and maintain the records electronically.
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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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Complaint form updated
The AVMA has made two changes to its Prescribing and Dispensing Complaint Form.
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Your turn to comment on veterinary accreditation provisions
Help reshape the National Veterinary Accreditation Program
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Compounding Resources will educate veterinary profession
In recent months, the Food and Drug Administration has been cracking down on illegal drug compounding.
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Battles over compounding from bulk drugs move forward
Animal drug compounding from bulk drug substances has become a heated issue since the Food and Drug Administration