Include
- Patient species, name and current weight.
- Owner name and contact details.
- Drug, strength or concentration, and dosage form.
- Flavor preference and any ingredients to avoid.
- Quantity, directions and refills.
- Whether the animal is or may become a food-producing animal.
Food-producing species
Federal rules restrict compounding for food-producing animals, and horses are treated as food-producing animals under federal law. Expect additional review for equine and livestock requests.
Federal and state framework
Animal drug compounding is not governed by section 503A. It falls under federal animal drug provisions, including FDA Guidance for Industry #256 on compounding from bulk drug substances, and Pennsylvania pharmacy law. Policies on office-use dispensing differ by jurisdiction; contact us to discuss your practice’s needs.
How to send it
Use the prescriber portal, e-prescribe, or fax the printable veterinary order form, which includes species, weight, flavor and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship attestation.
This article is educational and is not medical or veterinary advice. Talk with your prescriber, veterinarian or pharmacist about your own situation.