Congratulations to the winners of this year's ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition 🎯 This year’s theme was "Veterinary Endocrinology." Event Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1st Place Champ, ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition! Taylor Gee The University of Texas at Austin | College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2029 2nd Place in the [...]
April 2026 Regulatory Roundup: FDA Compounding, New Approvals, and Stewardship Erica Wassack, PharmD, DICVP, FACVP Regulatory & Governmental Affairs Liaison The following updates summarize recent FDA activity relevant to pharmacy and veterinary practice. Please review and share with your team as appropriate. FDA Compounding Listening Session — February 27, 2026 The FDA hosted a formal [...]
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Start Time: 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT Registration to participate in the 3rd Annual ACVP Student Competition has officially closed. However, we would love for you to join us as a Spectator to watch and cheer on the [...]
Practical Application of Acupuncture in Laboratory Animal Medicine This knowledge-based, on-demand webinar provides pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians with an introduction to the practical application of acupuncture in laboratory animal medicine. The program explores acupuncture as a complementary therapy within veterinary and laboratory animal care, with a focus on [...]
Medicating Without Fear to Improve Veterinary Patient Outcomes Non-Aversive Methods for Drug Administration and Dosing of Animals and Pets to Improve Compliance $30 ACVP Members; $40 Non-Members; Special Pricing for Technicians and Students This activity is approved for 1 hour of ACPE accredited CE for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians. Overview —Medicating animals can be [...]
Guidelines for Ethical Marketing by Veterinary Pharmacists Veterinary pharmacists play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for non-human species while respecting the collaborative relationship between veterinarians, pharmacists, and clients. To uphold the integrity of this relationship and maintain public trust, ACVP has developed Guidelines for Ethical Marketing [...]
New Generic Approval: Methimazole Coated Tablets (ANADA 200-814) Important Update for ACVP Members and Veterinary Pharmacy Professionals The FDA has approved Methimazole Coated Tablets under ANADA 200-814, a generic equivalent to the pioneer product Felimazole® (NADA 141-292), for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. This approval offers veterinary pharmacy professionals a reliable, cost-effective [...]
Recent Veterinary Drug Approval Updates: What Pharmacists Should Know For ACVP Members and Veterinary Pharmacy Professionals Two recent FDA actions bring noteworthy changes to veterinary pharmacotherapy—particularly for pharmacists involved in compounding and those managing inventory of critical-use medications in clinical settings. ________________________________________ Felicyn-CA1 (sirolimus) – Conditional Approval for Management of Ventricular Hypertrophy in Cats [...]
Congratulations to the winners of this year's ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition 🎯 This year’s theme was, Infectious Disease in Cats and Dogs Event Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025 1st Place Champs, ACVP National Student Veterinary Pharmacy Competition! Batuhan Ozdiker University of Arizona | Phoenix Biomedical Campus Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate 2027 Felicia M. Chavez [...]
Labeling Update Alert: Librela® (bedinvetmab injection), NADA 141-562 Overview Librela® (bedinvetmab injection), the first monoclonal antibody approved in the U.S. to control osteoarthritis pain in dogs, received important label updates on February 18, 2025, under NADA 141-562. These changes reflect data gathered from real-world post-approval use since its U.S. launch in October 2023. [...]