Monday, December 29, 2014

FDA Warns Compounder for Extensive Quality Violations - Delta Pharma Warning


The FDA has warned a Mississippi compounder for not disinfecting its clean room equipment and for other serious manufacturing violations, capping a busy year for the agency’s compounding pharmacy enforcement.  Read More

Chat on Internet Claims the Feds and DOJ are now looking into more horse doping allegations

What Does the Arrest of NECC Executives Mean For Victims

  1. What Does the Arrest of NECC Executives Mean For Victims ...

    www.lawblogs.net/.../what-does-the-arrest-of-necc-executives-mean-for-...
    12 hours ago - The contamination occurred because basic safety protocols were not followed when the drugs were being compounded and packaged. Following the public ...

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Question of the Day December 28, 2014 Why is there no mention in the articles regarding veterinarians and drugs companies about the "perks' offered by animal compounding pharmacies such as free toys, free samples, seminars, luncheons, dinners, etc.? Shouldn't these perks or benefits also be disclosed or transparent?


Profession reacts to reports that drug makers sway veterinarians

  • Recent media reports are questioning the veterinary profession's integrity by suggesting that the financial motives of drug makers have the potential to sway ...

  • Veterinarians committed to protecting pets
    Indianapolis Star - 1 day ago
  • Drug companies' loose purse strings court vets

    1. Drug companies' loose purse strings court vets

      www.indystar.com/.../drug...to...vets/20492301/
      The Indianapolis Star
      Dec 18, 2014 - The vets, the nation's last line of defense against unsafe drugs getting to animals, were receiving a blizzard of meals, books, electronic gadgets and speaking ...

    My Meds Matters Org (look at group of supporting compounding pharmacies and compare to the ones that attended the AVMA convention and many other conventions attended by vets): DRUG COMPANIES' LOOSE PURSE STRINGS COURT VETS

    Rock concerts. Magic shows. Contests in which everyone who plays is a winner.
     
    For five days, the action never stopped at the McCormick Place convention center, as more than 9,000 veterinarians and technicians flocked to see the latest medicines and attend clinical workshops organized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
     
    Around the show floor, the world's biggest drugmakers had set up exhibits two stories tall, with enough flashing lights and giant twirling logos to resemble a Detroit car show.
     
    The vets, the nation's last line of defense against unsafe drugs getting to animals, were receiving a blizzard of meals, books, electronic gadgets and speaking fees from drugmakers.
     

    AVMA Slams Investigation of Veterinary Industry

    1. AVMA Slams Investigation of Veterinary Industry

      www.veterinarypracticenews.com/AVMA-Slams-Investigation-of-Veteri...
      6 days ago - The lead article explained how animal drugs are tested on only a fraction of ... In a story headlined “Drug Companies Spend Millions to Court Vets,” The ...

    Bovine Vets Blast Reuter's Article on Antibiotic Use, Vet

    Bovine Vets Blast Reuter's Article on Antibiotic Use, Vet ...

    www.agweb.com/.../bovine-vets-blast-reuters-article-on-antibiotic-use-ve...
    2 days ago - The article, “Veterinarians face conflicting allegiances to animals, farmers - and drug companies,” is part of a series called “Farmaceuticals” and is meant to ..

    AVMA responds to Reuters' special report – Vets face Conflicting Loyalties to Animals, Farmers, and Drug firms

    1. AVMA responds to Reuters' special report – Vets face ...

      atwork.avma.org/.../avma-resp...
      American Veterinary Medical Association
      5 days ago - Your article “Vets face conflicting loyalties to animals, farmers – and drugfirms” clearly questions the integrity of doctors of veterinary medicine and their motives.