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Board debates policy points on medicinal products
Thorny issues surrounding the appropriate use of medicinal products—and how to handle adverse events—prompted discussion during the Executive Board…
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All hydrocodone products now schedule II drugs
The Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled all hydrocodone-containing products as schedule II drugs
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Horse deaths associated with unapproved drug
An unapproved clenbuterol product associated with two horse deaths in Louisiana has prompted the FDA to remind veterinarians and horse
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FDA’s Dunham delves into drug issues
Dr. Bernadette Dunham, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine, recently fielded questions about drug issues and…
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Reminder: ECP not approved for use in animals
The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Veterinary Medicine has received reports that certain pharmacies and veterinarians have compounded…
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Tramadol becomes controlled substance
The Drug Enforcement Administration has designated tramadol as a controlled substance
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The truth about serum
The anesthesia team is transfusing the patient with plasma believed to contain normal to high protein concentrations.
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Drug compounding position statement adopted
Compounding services have become more abundant as veterinary pharmacies multiply and enjoy financial success.
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Human drug shortages noted on new Web site
TAKE NOTICE Human drug shortages noted on new Web site When veterinarians find it hard to obtain an…
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Monograph on macrocyclic lactones released
The U.S. Pharmacopeia has released a free monograph on macrocyclic lactones.
Your Pet's Medications
Provides basic information for pet owners about pet medications and their safe use.
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FDA seeks comment on Animal Drug User Fee Act
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking comment on the Animal Drug User Fee Act regarding the program's performance and reauthorization.
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FDA to allow more drugs for nonfood minor species
The Food and Drug Administration is proposing regulations to implement the index of Legally Marketed Unapproved New Animal Drugs for Minor Species"…
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AVMA Answers: Texas drug compounding case
Given the recent Texas court decision on drug compounding, have the rules on drug compounding changed?
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Substitution errors
Ten percent of veterinarians responding to recent polls said they have had patients harmed when outside pharmacies made substitutions in filling…