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WEBINAR: Improving Antibiotic Use In Companion Animal Medicine: A Team-Based Approach
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 bacteria that can impact both animals and humans. Guidelines and best practices for veterinary antibiotic prescribing have been developed and promoted through various professional organizations. However, studies indicate that veterinarians are either unaware of such guidelines or, if... |
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WEBINAR: Introduction to Homeopathic Medicines for Veterinary Pharmacists
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 homeopathic medicines continues to grow in popularity, yet many misconceptions still circulate about their efficacy and safety. Many pharmacists lack training on homeopathic medicines, but pharmacists have an obligation to be well-informed about the strengths and lim... |
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Why Cats Are Not Small Humans: Medication Poisoning in Felines
Cats process medications differently than humans and other animal species, which can affect drug response and increase the risk of medication toxicity. This activity examines the unique physiological characteristics of cats and how differences in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) influence medication safety and therapeutic decisions.
Presented by Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT, the session discusses common human medication poisonings in cats through case-based ... |
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Compounding for the Veterinary Patient Home Study
This 6-hour ACPE-accredited knowledge-based home study provides pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with a comprehensive introduction to veterinary compounding principles, regulations, pharmacology, and dosage-form selection for animal patients. Participants will review federal regulatory requirements, including extra-label drug use, office-use compounding, patient-specific prescriptions, and USP standards applicable to veterinary nonsterile compounding.
The program also explores quality a... |
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