Description

This is an extensive review of federal laws that are recommended for pharmacists and veterinarians who practice veterinary medicine. Controlled substance regulations will be covered in detail, as well as prescription ordering, writing,g and dispensing rules and regulations. New changes of drugs for food animals from OTC to prescription will also be covered in this 60-minute education program. Compounding guidelines and legal ramifications of dispensing

Who should attend?

· Veterinarians

· Pharmacists

· Veterinary and Pharmacy technicians

· Sales Representatives of Veterinary Compounding Pharmacies

Why should you attend?

· To cover the legal regulations for dispensing and record keeping of controlled substances

· Discuss the new changes in food animal antimicrobial drugs from OTC to Rx

· Audit your current practices for inspections of your drug inventory

· Understand the legal ramifications of compounding

· Review new drug dosage forms and extra-label use

· Review what is legal for technicians to do when handling medications

What you’ll learn?

· Laws, Regulations, and Litigation with the Drug Enforcement Administration

· Document record keeping of controlled drugs

· References needed for pharmacist to practice in a pharmacy dispensing veterinary medications

· Handling extra-label prescriptions

· Review species differences in drugs