Legislation & regulation
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September 16, 2008
Compounding: Stay afloat in the muddy regulatory waters
Compounding drugs for animal patients is regulated by 50 different state boards of pharmacy and murky federal laws. Although compounded drugs are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are allowed when approved drugs are not available or suitable for the intended use. Veterinarians should remember a few key things in order to stay safe and on the right side of the law. Potency, safety, efficacy and bioavailability are not guaranteedCompounding from bulk chemicals is in a “regulatory void”Compounds may only be distributed to the patient for which they were prescribedCompounding to make a cheaper version of an approved drug that already exists is illegal Use a PCAB-accredited compounding pharmacy when possible -
June 10, 2008
More states requiring controlled substances reporting
Noncompliance with reporting regulations may cause veterinarians to face serious penalties. -
March 4, 2008
Legislative Watch Followup: California Sees Healthy Pets Act Passed
Legislative Watch Followup: California Sees Healthy Pets Act Passed -
November 13, 2007
Increasing Number of Clients Protected by Pet Lemon Laws, Veterinarians Sought for Pre-Sale Exams
Increasing Number of Clients Protected by Pet Lemon Laws, Veterinarians Sought for Pre-Sale Exams -
October 16, 2007
Cruelty Argument Sways California Courts on Declaw Ban
When the California Supreme Court reinforced a declaw ban in West Hollywood earlier this month the decision set a legal precedent for the profession: If municipalities can tinker with veterinary medical practices, governed by state practice acts, where will their influence end? Professionals, who have fought the ban for close to three years, wonder if the decision will have a domino effect. -
August 21, 2007
VMA Fights State Attempt to Require Veterinarians to Inform Clients of All Treatment Options
VMA Fights State Attempt to Require Veterinarians to Inform Clients of All Treatment Options -
August 7, 2007
Legal Complications of Complementary Medicine: What’s In Your Practice Act?
Legal Complications of Complementary Medicine: What’s In Your Practice Act? -
July 24, 2007
Ignorance Not Valid Defense/What’s in Your Practice Act?
Ignorance Not Valid Defense/What’s in Your Practice Act? -
March 20, 2007
State Board Prosecutes Clinics in Pennsylvania over Ads
State Board Prosecutes Clinics in Pennsylvania over Ads -
November 28, 2006
Veterinarians Required to Provide Immediate Supervision to RVTs, Assistants when Controlled Drugs ar
Veterinarians Required to Provide Immediate Supervision to RVTs, Assistants when Controlled Drugs ar