Protecting veterinarians’ access to compounded veterinary medicines for emergency use

This silly proposal will only affect miniscule amounts of medication overall, but will result in a significant compromise of animal welfare

Our teams values are focused on providing pets best interests, this proposed restriction limits timely and sometimes urgent therapy for our patients, which is in conflict with values and purpose.

Especially important for regional/rural vets who have longer supply times for medications

The proposed restrictions will have negative implications for animal welfare and for the safety of veterinarians and vet nurses.

The proposed draft will severely compromise the well-being of animals by not allowing the use of calming medications such as trazodone to facilitate examination and treatment at veterinary clinics

I believe this restriction adversely affects animal welfare and is contrary to the best interests of patients.

Our vet clinic uses small amounts of situational behaviour medication for the emotional wellbeing for our very anxious patients and for the safety of our staff. Access to these compounded medications are of the utmost importance for vets to provide as much of a fear free and safe examination and treatment of our patients.

I agree fully with the stance that restricitng a veterinarians abilitybto hold stock of compounded medicine would adversely affect ankmal welfare. I would add that it also has occupational health and safety implications for vets, vet nurses and rangers where fractious animals can't be properly orally sedated with compounded medications that are safe. It would also increase animal stress and escaping, aggression and adverse interactions between animals and people in the community.

The proposed draft will severely compromise the well-being of animals by not allowing the use of calming medications such as trazodone to facilitate examination and treatment at veterinary clinics

I agree with this petition, vet teams need access to compounded medications

Compounded Veterinary medicines are an essential part of practice.

The ability to have some compounded drugs in hand for emergency use not only makes our job easier and safer, it helps to ensure we are able to treat our patients to the very best of our ability.

Ready access to compounded meds is essential in many cases. This will impact the welfare of pets and Veterinarians alike.

Access to compounded medications is vital for some diseases and because it can take a few days to get these sent, it is vital to have an emergency supply.

There will be an increase in euthanasia of animals if we cannot have appropriate behavioural medications on hand to alleviate stress and anxiety in affected animals.

Compounded pharmaceuticals are critical for animal health and welfare. For limited examples, immediate supply is very important, and these critical products should not be made unavailable to veterinary practices. The profession is keen to work with regulators and compounding pharmacies to find acceptable solutions which protect animal health and welfare.

Fully support emergency use of these medications.

This is not a decision which should be taken lightly or without the consultation and endorsement of the veterinary community! Access to these medications can be life saving and withdrawing access has broad effects than those on veterinary staff. It impacts our patients care, quality of life and as such challenges the wider community. I would strongly urge anyone lobbying to have this access removed to nurse a patient with uncontrollable tremors, when their temperature rises so high hey cook themselves, or sit with an anxious howling Staffy all night that cannot be consoled but is too sick to send home. #No

This proposed change will lead to poor welfare outcomes and unnecessary stress for vets and owners not being able to provide the best care available to their patients. Cats with FIP will potentially die while awaiting treatment - what a terrible outcome that would be. For what gain?

Access to compounded medicine is essential for our patients