Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology and Drug Disposition for Nonhumans Date and Time of Activity Thursday, October 10, 2024 2 pm EDT/1 pm CDT/12 noon MDT/11 am PDT Overview — What is going to happen to that drug that is approved for use in humans when you give it to a dog, or a [...]
Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines for Veterinary Pharmacists This webinar was originally presented on August 14, 2024. 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 easily accessible over-the-counter in all markets. The use of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
ACVP Proposal to Expand Definition of “Patient” Approved by APhA House of Delegates Inclusion of “non-human species” acknowledges pharmacists’ wider scope of care The APhA House of Delegates approved a proposal on March 15 from new member ACVP to recognize the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to provide care for animals as well as [...]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month — easy to use digital resources from the US Department of Homeland Security are easily customized for your Veterinary Pharmacy. Click to access Pet Preparedness ToolKit Some additional suggestions: Have a "My Pet & Me" selfie content on your pharmacy Facebook page to encourage customers & the community to have [...]