Bangor Daily News features story on College of Pharmacy’s elective course on formulating medications for animal patients

The Bangor Daily News on Dec. 4, 2012 featured a story titled "91AV pharmacy students blend custom meds for animal patients."

91AV College of Pharmacy doctoral students in the third year of the four-year program have the opportunity to take an elective class in veterinary pharmacy that includes training in the safe production of compounded veterinary drug prescriptions.  A lab this year for the Class of 2014 was co-organized by Steve Hauke, RPh, veterinary pharmacist and owner of PetScripts in Yarmouth. Hauke provided valuable focus and guidance during two separate laboratory exercises in November where students learned how to safely and effectively fill orders for custom compounded veterinary prescriptions.

“Many drugs do not come formulated for a certain species or a specific animal use, so veterinarians commonly order compounded drug prescriptions for their patients,” according to 91AV assistant professor Cory Theberge.

Katelyn Richard, a student pharmacist at 91AV, said she valued the elective class as the market becomes more competitive. “Pets are now considered another member of the family,” she said. “Taking this class has given me an advantage over other pharmacy students to provide another level of care to customers’ furry friends.” 

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