Use Caution When Buying Pet Medications Online

Gigi Davidson, Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services with North Carolina State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, has warned owners about buying pet medications online. She was previously interviewed as part of an extensive report by WBTV in Charlotte, NC. To view the report, click here.  For more information click here.

FBI Investigates Health Care Fraud - TimesDaily.com

FBI Investigates Health Care Fraud - TimesDaily.com
Pictures of search of three pharmacies in Alabama

K-V Supplemental Filing in K-V v. Keck (state of SC)

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District Court Denies Gary Osborn and Apothecure's Motion to Preclude Raising the Fine Ceiling As Moot Since Government Agrees $100,000 Is Reasonable Fine

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Frank's Files Answer in Bienick Lawsuit

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K-V v. Hamos (state of Illinois): Status Hearing Set

09/13/2012

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MINUTE entry before Honorable Susan E. Cox: A status hearing is set for 9/19/12 at 9:45 a.m. for the purpose of scheduling a settlement conference. Counsel that appear for this pre-settlement conference discussion must be counsel who will represent their respective clients at the conference, or are able to discuss the issues of the case and to schedule the conference on behalf of their clients. The Court expects counsel to discuss issues in the case which may affect the settlement process. Mailed notice (vkd, ) (Entered: 09/13/2012)

Illinois Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1994 Relating to Dispensing Drugs and the Illinois Rules

(225 ILCS 115/25) (from Ch. 111, par. 7025)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2014)
Sec. 25. Disciplinary actions.
1. The Department may refuse to issue or renew, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action as the Department may deem appropriate, including fines not to exceed $1,000 for each violation, with regard to any license or certificate for any one or combination of the following: 

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(13.5) Any pharmacist licensed in the State,

merchant, or manufacturer selling at his or her regular place of business medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases as permitted by law and provided that the services he or she provides do not include diagnosing, prognosing, writing prescriptions, or surgery. *** FF. Using, prescribing, or selling a prescription drug or the extra-label use of a prescription drug by any means in the absence of a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship. CHAPTER VII: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION SUBCHAPTER b: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS PART 1500 VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTICE ACT OF 2004 SECTION 1500.50 STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Section 1500.50 Standards of Professional Conduct a) In determining what constitutes dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, the Board or hearing officer shall consider the following standards as they relate to the person who is the subject of the proposed disciplinary action. The standards shall include, but not be limited to:  ***      2) Wilfully violating or knowingly assisting in the violation of any law relating to the use or dispensing of any medicine or drug as specified in Section 17 of the Act; 3) Wilfully administering or prescribing illegal drugs for animals; 4) Wilfully administering or prescribing prescription drugs illegally. Illegally means: A) In violation of the rules governing a competition or exhibition of animals, including but not limited to the rules of the Illinois Racing Board (11 Ill. Adm. Code 509), the American Kennel Club and the American Show Horse Association;  *** 11) Failing to maintain adequate medical records, including but not limited to the following: *** F) All medical treatment must include identification of each medication given in the practice, together with the date, dosage, and route of administration and frequency and duration of treatment; G) All medicines dispensed or prescribed must be recorded, including directions for use and quantity; H) Any changes in medications or dosages, including telephonically or electronically initiated changes, must be recorded; Statutes and Rules can be found here

Warning Letter to Lancôme signals stepped-up enforcement of cosmetics/cosmeceuticals - Lexology

Warning Letter to Lancôme signals stepped-up enforcement of cosmetics/cosmeceuticals - Lexology

The Hindu : Sport News : Many countries crack down on MHA supplements

The Hindu : Sport News : Many countries crack down on MHA supplements

FDA says muscle, joint pain creams can cause burns

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/09/13/4817100/fda-says-muscle-joint-pain-creams.html#storylink=cpy