Protecting veterinarians’ access to compounded veterinary medicines for emergency use

Veterinarians need timely access to certain compounded medications to treat pets with urgent conditions under their care. Situations such as severe anxiety, or some compounded ear medications leave the patient in pain and/or distress until these medications can be prescribed, dispensed and then posted to the pet owner or clinic. This is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of that pet. Small quantities for emergency use only must be able to be dispensed in urgent situations.

If it is about caring for those who cannot talk and we want to continue applied best practice not only will our patients suffer but the level of care we can deliver

Veterinarians need timely access to certain compounded medications to treat pets with urgent conditions under their care. Situations such as severe anxiety, or some compounded ear medications leave the patient in pain and/or distress until these medications can be prescribed, dispensed and then posted to the pet owner or clinic. This is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of that pet. Small quantities for emergency use only must be able to be dispensed in urgent situations.

Need Access to compounded anxiolytics to help animals

The mentioned medications are essential in our clinical field and their availability should not be arbitrarily restricted by agencies unfamiliar with our practice.

All science is in favour of wholesale supply of GMP compounded medicines for emergency use. All animal health and welfare are in favour of it. There is no persuasive scientific or public policy argument against it.

Until money is spent to register the drugs we need every day for our patients, in formulations and concentrations appropriate for our patients, leave us our access to compounded medications.

As a vet that promotes fear free handling and treats a lot of anxious dogs, it is imperative that access to compounded anxiolytics remains available.

I support the proposed amendment to enable the supply of compounded medication to be used in an emergency situation. Clearly, emergency situations are just that, emergencies, and delayed treatment will lead to fatalities.

I support the ammendment as proposed by BOVA for the reasons already well described by the myriad of supporters of the petition

The proposed amendment makes no sense, and undermines the ability of vets to supply treatment in a timely fashion.

This proposed ammendment displays the continued ignorance of lawmakers in regards to veterinary medicine and animal welfare.

Not having access to these medicines in a timely manner increases risk to both our patients and personnel and appears to be an unnecessary impediment to good practice.

There are many situations where the use of these medications allows us to provide a better level of care to our patients. Can't see any benefit in the restriction.

Veterinary Nurse

I support the proposed amendment to enable the supply of compounded medication to be used in an emergency situation. Clearly, emergency situations are just that, emergencies, and delayed treatment will lead to fatalities

Restricting access to these medications would greatly impact animal welfare.

It is important to have access to these medications to avoid delays in treatment

We need as many options on our shelves to try and help treat our furred friends.

I agree with Sndra Baxendall