Showing posts with label Veterinary Compounding Resources. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veterinary Compounding Resources. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

JAVMA: Unraveling the confounding world of compounding Posted on February 13, 2013​ By Michael J. White


Evenings can be extremely busy at University Hills Animal Hospital, located on the southern edge of Denver, and this Thursday is no different. Dr. Jeff Gerlesits shakes his head as he finishes an appointment with the kind of patient many veterinarians fear: the 15-year-old, hyperthyroid cat whom the owner swears “is stubborn as a mule, fast as lightning, and simply will not swallow any pills.”
 
“It’s amazing how many of these animals seem to share the gift of speed, yet sleep 18 hours a day and move only to stretch or grab a bite to eat,” Dr. Gerlesits laments, jokingly. Still, the problem is clear: What began as a relatively straightforward diagnosis and plan of care has now become much more complicated.
 
At such times, many veterinarians turn to compounding as an alternative means to deliver required medications. Compounded medications offer benefits to veterinarians in certain circumstances, but must be used judiciously.
To provide the highest level of care, prescribing veterinarians must be aware of the benefits and consequences of using these formulations, and must communicate this information effectively to clients. In addition, veterinarians should be familiar with liability concerns associated with the use of compounds to safeguard against legal ramifications. 

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