Veterinary pharmacist

A veterinary pharmacist is a specially trained pharmacist who dispenses veterinary drugs and supplies or products and advice to owners of companion animals and livestock.[1] In addition, they advise the regulatory bodies and are involved in the formulation of veterinary drugs.[2] Veterinary pharmacy is a field of pharmacy practice, in which veterinary pharmacists may compound medications, fill prescriptions, and manage drug therapies for animals.[3] Veterinary pharmacists are licensed pharmacists who specialize in the distribution of medications for animals.[3]

  1. ^ "Veterinary Pharmacy: Just a Spoonful of Sugar". Medscape Today. 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-20.
  2. ^ Kayne, SB & Jepson, MH (2004). Veterinary Pharmacy. London: Pharmaceutical Press. ISBN 0-85369-534-2.
  3. ^ a b Ceresia ML, Fasser CE, Rush JE, Scheife RT, Orcutt CJ, Michalski DL, Mazan MR, Dorsey MT, Bernardi SP (February 2009). "The role and education of the veterinary pharmacist". American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education. 73 (1): 16. doi:10.5688/aj730116. PMC 2690882. PMID 19513154.