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 [...]
Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced earlier this month that it is lowering the price of the most commonly used forms of insulin by 70%, a move that could benefit owners of insulin-dependent diabetic pets. Diabetes affects one in 308 dogs and one in 230 cats in the US. Owners of diabetic pets have seen insulin [...]
BREAKING NEWS: A recent update to the APhA website added "veterinary" to the drop down menu for the type of pharmacy practice setting—we have finally graduated from "Other"! Many thanks to APhA for their recognition of pharmacy professionals who serve non-human patients. "This recognition is one milestone along our path to further the profession [...]
Dixie Leikach, RPh, BSPharm, MBA, FACA, PRS, President of the American College of Apothecaries Research and Education Foundation, with 2021 Bradley Award recipient Susie Bartlemay, RPh, FACVP. Susie Bartlemay, RPh, FACVP Honored with 2021 Earl W. “Bill” Bradley Award The American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) presented the 2021 Earl W. “Bill” Bradley Award [...]