Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines for Veterinary Pharmacists Date and Time of Activity Wednesday, August 14, 2024 2 pm EDT/1 pm CDT/12 noon MDT/11 am PDT Overview — Homeopathic medicines have been used for over 200 years in humans, plants, and animals. They have been recognized as drugs by the FDA since 1938 and are [...]
Help Domestic Abuse Survivors and Their Pets with the Purina Purple Leash Project As a veterinary pharmacy professional, you see the deep bond between people and their pets. But for survivors of domestic abuse, that bond can be a barrier to seeking help - they worry about what will happen to their beloved [...]
Pregabalin for Felines This webinar was originally presented on April 24, 2024. Overview — Transportation anxiety is common in felines and can prevent owners from providing optimal care due to the stress and complications of simply getting to the veterinarian. Pregabalin, alprazolam, and trazodone, FDA approved for human use, are some of the current [...]
ACVP Veterinary Pharmacy Student Competition: Putting Their Knowledge to the Test The field of veterinary pharmacy requires a unique combination of knowledge and expertise, blending pharmaceutical science with veterinary medicine. On March 18, the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists held a “knowledge bowl” style competition that brought together student pharmacists and veterinary students [...]
Pregabalin for Felines Date and Time of CE Activity Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2 pm EDT/1 pm CDT/12 noon MDT/11 am PDT Overview — Transportation anxiety is common in felines and can prevent owners from providing optimal care due to the stress and complications of simply getting to the veterinarian. Pregabalin, alprazolam, and trazodone, FDA approved [...]
Nominate Now: Shape the Future of ACVP As members of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists, we are bound by a shared passion for our profession and a commitment to fostering its growth and development. One crucial way we have the power to shape the future of our association is by nominating individuals [...]
Improving Antibiotic Use In Companion Animal Medicine: A Team-Based Approach This webinar was originally presented on January 12, 2024. Price: $40 ACVP Members; $60 Non-Members Overview – Research suggests that veterinarians often prescribe antibiotics to animals in an unsupported manner. Such prescribing patterns are concerning as they promote the development of antibiotic resistance in [...]
While Atopica has been approved for dermatitis in dogs and cats for many years, a generic modified cyclosporine oral solution, Modulis (Provetica, LLC) has now been approved for cats by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A generic equivalent to Atopica for dogs, Cyclavance, was approved in October 2020. It is important to [...]
On Thursday, May 18, 2023, ACVP presented a virtual Town Hall meeting on GFI #256, who it affects, and how to comply. After a short PowerPoint presentation by Brenda Jensen, CPhT, CNMT, MBA, Gigi Davidson, BSPharm, DICVP, FACVP, FSVHP, moderated a panel discussion on the topic. Panelists: Brian Bowers, PharmD, FACVP Natalie Young, [...]
ACVP needs your help in creating veterinary pharmacy training opportunities in pharmacy schools. What’s Happening: The vote for ACVP’s New Business Item Proposal for the 2023 APhA House of Delegates will occur on March 27, 2023. ACVP needs support from every House of Delegate member possible. New Business Item #1 (submitted by ACVP [...]
