Drug Dispensing Flashcards
What did the Durham Humphrey amendment do?
The Durham Humphrey amendment restricted the availability of certain drugs to prescription through licensed practitioners. Drugs were defined as “legend” or “over-the-counter.”
What are the requirements of the Controlled Substances Act?
- keep records of scheduled drugs for 2 years. 2. Vet must take initial inventory 3. record all drugs dispensed 4. keep controlled substances in secure storage.
What is the criteria by which drugs are evaluated for prescription/OTC use?
- Safety to treat animals, 2. safety of food products derived from animals, 3. safety to person administering drugs, 4. safety to people associated with treated animals, 5. safety in terms of the drug’s impact on the environ.
What is a scheduled drug, with examples?
A scheduled drug is a controlled substance. Examples of scheduled drugs include Schedule I (no accepted medical use): LSD, Heroine. Schedule II (high risk of dependence): oxymorphone, methadone, fentanyl. Schedule III (moderate risk of dependence): pentobarbital (euthanasia drug), ketamine. Schedule IV (moderate to low risk): diazepam, midozolam. Schedule V (low risk of dependence): Robitussin AC.
What is the doctor/patient/client relationship necessary to prescribe drugs?
- Vet is required to conduct an exam that reveals medical need for the particular drug. 2. Vet assumed responsibility for making medical judgments regarding health of animal, need for treatment, and the client agreed to follow vet’s instructions. 3. Vet has sufficient knowledge of the animal to initiate a diagnoses = the vet has recently seen the animal. 4. The vet is available for follow-up in case of an adverse reaction or failure of treatment
What is the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938?
Basic federal law governing drugs in the US. This law assures the public that drugs have been prepared through approved manufacturing standards and are safe and effective.
What are the eight label requirements?
- name, address, & telephone number of clinic. 2. name of client. 3. species of animal 4. date. 5. prescribing vet. 6. directions for use. 7. name of medication. 8. prescription #
What is the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (1970)?
Requires childproof containers for human meds. Does not apply to vet meds but it is a good idea for vets, and can prevent liability in accidental poisonings.
What is extralabel use?
It is the administration or application of a drug in a manner that not in accordance with the drug’s labeling. Extralabel drug use is covered under the animal medicinal drug use clarification act.
