Navigating the Muddy Waters of Pharmacy:

Improving Communication and Reducing Error

 
Tuesday, May 4 | 8 PM EDT • 5 PM PDT

Are you facing challenges with third party, online pharmacies?

Join practicing veterinarian Katie Boatright, VMD, licensed pharmacist Lauren Forsythe, PHARMD, DICVP, FSVHP and moderator Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, as they discuss the state of pharmacy issues. They will review common sources of errors in veterinary prescriptions including unclear prescriptions, dispensing of the incorrect medication, and recommending incorrect dosage changes. Suggestions for preventing these errors and techniques for building a successful working relationship with community pharmacists will be a focus.

In attending, you will learn about:

• the current market for veterinary prescriptions and legislative landscape;

• the role of the veterinarian and pharmacist in prescribing and filling prescription medications for veterinary patients;

• identifying common problems with veterinary prescriptions and matching solutions to improve outcomes;

• resources that will assist in preventing and reporting prescription errors;

• online pharmacies and precautions veterinarians can take to educate their clients and protect their patients; and

• much more.
  
  

This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.

 
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