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Legislation may increase oversight of compounders
Legislation signed in November 2013 will give federal authorities more scrutiny over some compounding pharmacies, which will be able to
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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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DEA clarifies rules on schedule II controlled substances
The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a clarification of requirements for prescribing schedule II controlled substances
Model Letter to Pharmacists
This page provides content for a model letter from a veterinarian to a pharmacist.
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Watch for number of refills requested
TAKE NOTICE Watch for number of refills requested Veterinarians are reporting that some Internet…
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No ruling coming in compounding dispute
A Florida pharmacy and federal drug authorities have fought for 2 1/2 years over the legality of compounding animal drugs from bulk pharmaceutical…
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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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Internet prescribing standards encouraged by AVMA
he Executive Board adopted a position encouraging standards for prescribing and dispensing FDA-approved prescription drugs via the Internet.
Prescribing and Dispensing in Your Practice
Issue Brief The AVMA has received five types of calls from veterinarians regarding prescribing and dispensing. The first seek to determine guidance…
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GHLIT adapts insurance coverage after health care reform
Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ushered in an era of unprecedented change for the health insurance market, change focused on…
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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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The slow rise of generic animal drugs
In human medicine, generic drugs accounted for 88 percent of prescriptions dispensed in the United States as of 2014.
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Dispensing foreign products constitutes drug diversion
Dispensing foreign products constitutes drug diversion
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The veterinary profession's role in addressing the opioid epidemic
AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…
Pet care
Responsible pet ownership and pet health care. Topics include preventive care, keeping pets healthy and safe, pet medications and prescriptions...
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GHLIT offers genetic tests for drug response
A new genetic testing program to predict patients' response to particular drugs is now available from the AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust…
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Valuable information regarding generic drugs
The ever-rising price of prescription drugs is a phenomenon that affects nearly every American
STEPS to determine antibiotic use in food animals
When recommending an antibiotic for a food-producing animal, veterinarians should follow these steps to determine if a VFD or prescription is needed.
Plague FAQ
Human Plague frequently asked questions: Plague is an infectious disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
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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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Internet drug sales to U.S. pet owners questioned
The AVMA occasionally receives questions from veterinarians who believe their clients have purchased—without their
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Drugs, biologics, procedures topics of new or adjusted policies
The AVMA changed policies related to prescriptions, biologics, reproductive technologies, aquaculture beyond state waters, and surgical procedures…