Tuesday, August 12, 2014

NABP Resolution No. 110-5-14 – Veterinary Pharmacy Education

 


WHEREAS, pharmacists are recognized as the experts in pharmacology and

appropriate drug therapy; and

WHEREAS, evolving pharmacist practice includes providing medication therapy for

both human and veterinary patients; and

WHEREAS, a substantial opportunity exists for increasing veterinary pharmacist care

and education in pharmacy practice;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NABP encourage the development and

availability of veterinary pharmacology education at colleges and schools of pharmacy

in collaboration with schools of veterinary medicine; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pharmacists dispensing medications for veterinary

patients possess the competence and have access to resources necessary to

appropriately dispense and provide care.

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