PCAB recognizes pharmacy’s excellence and commitment to quality standards
Coralville, IA–The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) today announced the reaccreditation of VetRxDirect Pet Pharmacy in Coralville, IA. The reaccreditation is awarded in recognition of the pharmacy’s commitment to meeting and/or exceeding national quality standards.
“Our renewed PCAB® Accreditation status and our continued designation as a PCAB Accredited® Compounding pharmacy lets our community know VetRxDirect ranks among the best for commitment to quality,” said Shawn Roe, Pharm.D.
“We are honored by this renewed accreditation. It confirms our continued commitment to providing safe, personalized solutions that meet the medical needs of our patients – and the needs of the pet parents who rely on us for these specialized medicines,” said Tom Swegle, Director. “We believe this will further strengthen the bond of trust between our pharmacy and the veterinary community.”
Compounding medications is an integral part of the practice of pharmacy and the demand for these customized medications are increasing every year. Yet many people may not even be aware of its role. Compounded medications are prescriptions written by veterinarians and prepared for an individual patient by a specially trained pharmacist.
About VetRxDirect Pet Pharmacy
Through excellent customer service and fast home delivery, VetRxDirect has been a leading, nationwide pet pharmacy since 2007. As the first Vet-VIPPS pharmacy, they have shown a history of commitment to pets and the veterinary community. While compounding is an important part of their pharmacy, VetRxDirect also specializes in prescription and over-the-counter pet meds and home medical devices.
About PCAB
The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) is a nonprofit organization that provides a voluntary accreditation program for compounding pharmacies nationwide. Formed by eight of the nation’s leading pharmacy organizations, PCAB promotes, develops and maintains principles, policies and standards for improving the quality of pharmacy compounding nationwide. For more information, visit www.pcab.org.