AVMA Policies

Position Statement On Internet Pharmacies

The following recommendations are offered as a guide to prescribing and client purchases.

Guidelines For Veterinary Prescription Drugs

The following guidelines as a resource regarding the use and distribution of veterinary prescription drugs. Veterinarians making treatment decisions must use sound clinical judgment and current medical information and must be in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Prescribing and Dispensing Complaint Form

Please use this form to facilitate the reporting of complaints in response to veterinarians' concerns with some pharmacies whose practices appear to be contrary to FDA and other regulations and inconsistent with best patient care.