Compounding from bulk drug substances
Learn about GFI #256, which clarifies the circumstances under which FDA does not intend to pursue enforcement action for compounding animal drugs from…
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Medically important antibiotics to move from OTC to Rx
By June 2023, all medically important antibiotics will require veterinary oversight to be used in animals, even if the animals are not intended for…
Over-the-counter antimicrobials changing to prescription-only
The FDA has outlined its process for changing certain medically important antimicrobial drugs from over-the-counter (OTC) to prescription (Rx). Rx…
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Investigators faced difficult decisions on depopulation, recalls for salmonellosis
A series of Salmonella outbreaks in Israel sickened people from spring 2017 through summer 2019.
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
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AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance
Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in our formal…
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Zoos, aquariums keep animals engaged during closures
Zoos and aquariums across the U.S. have closed their doors to follow physical-distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 outbreak, so the animals…
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AVMA request: Commenting deadline for compounding
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FDA warns companies illegally selling CBD products
Agency signaled that it cannot conclude cannabidiol is safe.
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FDA describes legal limits of drug compounding
Agency says few uses allowed for raw active ingredients
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Practitioners should be on guard against forged rabies certificates - November 15, 2004
The AVMA is alerting its members to reports of pet owners forging rabies certificates to procure licenses and tags.
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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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Compounded equine drugs seized from Kentucky pharmacy
On Aug. 12, U.S. marshals seized compounded equine drugs from a Kentucky pharmacy
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AVMA petitions for compounding policy change
The AVMA has requested that the Food and Drug Administration amend its policy on drug compounding for animals
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Are you asking the right questions?
Veterinary profession steps up to curb illegal drug compounding from bulk substances by educating
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Approved animal drugs to increase under new law
President Bush signed into law Aug. 2 legislation that will increase the number of approved animal drugs
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Occupational safety alert available
A prepublication copy of an alert from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is available.
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Model Rabies Control Ordinance revised
Executive Board revised the AVMA Model Rabies Control Ordinance to reflect the existence of vaccines for younger animals
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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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Human rabies vaccine recalled
Pasteur has recalled four lots of IMOVAX rabies vaccine because of a potential public health threat.
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Veterinary drug kills vultures abroad
A veterinary drug, diclofenac, is killing vultures in Pakistan and other parts of the Indian subcontinent
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Minimizing the risk factors associated with veterinary NSAIDs
Veterinary practitioners must weigh the serious risks associated with nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drug usage.
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Embattled National Zoo director calls it quits after critical report
The American Zoo and Aquarium Association seemed to soften the blow of the NAS report by reaccrediting the National Zoo for five-years.