Drug Compounding for Veterinary Professionals

Safely, effectively, and legally tailor drug treatments to the needs of your specific veterinary patients with this accessible guide

Drug Compounding for Veterinary Practitioners provides an accessible, easy-to-use guide to all aspects of prescribing individualized mixtures of medications in veterinary practice. Its emphasis on practical knowledge and its discussion of both in-house and external options make it a comprehensive introduction to using compounded medications in animals. It guides practitioners through every step of the process, from formulating a compound to working with outside pharmacists.

The book presents guidance on how to get more information on current regulations, consider the risks and benefits, develop formulations, and more. Drug Compounding for Veterinary Practitioners readers will also find:

• Figures and line drawings illustrating effective compounding techniques and concepts
• An emphasis on practical knowledge for clinical use
• Answers to frequently asked questions about drug compounding

Drug Compounding for Veterinary Practitioners is essential for any veterinary practitioner, veterinary pharmacologist, or student looking to understand this crucial component of patient care.

Foreword

Preface

List of Abbreviations

About the Companion Website

Introduction

Chapter 1: Compounding Regulations

Chapter 2: Risk/Benefit Analysis of Compounded Medications

Chapter 3: Beyond-Use Dating

Chapter 4: Identify High Quality Compounding Pharmacies

Chapter 5: Formulation Development

Chapter 6: Compounding In House