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Sale of human-label drug products to veterinarians
Because there are a limited number of drugs labeled for use in animals, veterinarians need to have access to human-labeled prescription drugs to…
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Use of technology in veterinary medicine
The AVMA supports responsible and ethical development and use of technology that can benefit and protect public health, animal health and welfare, and…
policy
Use of prescription drugs in veterinary medicine
Veterinary prescription drugs are those drugs restricted by federal law to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
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UNDER REVIEWJudicious therapeutic use of antimicrobials in aquatic animal medicine
Aquatic animal veterinarians should use all therapeutants, including antimicrobials, judiciously to restore aquatic animal health, ensure continued…
policy
Regenerative medicine, including therapeutic use of stem cells
Regenerative medicine holds promise in treating a variety of diseases, yet questions remain. The AVMA supports the continued scientific development of…
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
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Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
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Alert: BD intraosseous products
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) has recalled Intraosseous Needle Set Kits, BD™ Intraosseous Manual Driver Kits and BD™ Intraosseous Powered…
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Alert: Edge Pharma drug products
All Edge Pharma drug products recalled due to process issues that could lead to a lack of sterility assurance for products intended to be sterile and…
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Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
recall
Alert: Valsartan-containing products
Potential presence of a probable carcinogen carcinogen N- nitrosodimethylamine
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Alert: All ranitidine products (Zantac)
FDA requests removal of all ranitidine products (Zantac) from the market due to contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).
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Alert: Wholesomes pet food products
Midwestern Pet Foods recalls Wholesomes pet food products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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Alert: Dechra Veterinary Products ophthalmic products recalled by Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Concerns about quality assurance controls
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations edetate disodium products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations cyclosporine products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Pharmacy Innovations tacrolimus products
Pharmacy Innovations recalls chlorpheniramine/hyoscamine, cyclosporine, edetate disodium, flurbiprofen, Levemir, and tacrolimus products due to…
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Alert: Multiple Covidien nonabsorbable suture products
Covidien recalls multiple nonabsorbable suture products of various sizes due to sterile barrier breach of the breather pouch.
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Alert: Isoxazoline Flea and Tick Products
Potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats