New Generic Approval: Methimazole Coated Tablets (ANADA 200-814) Important Update for ACVP Members and Veterinary Pharmacy Professionals The FDA has approved Methimazole Coated Tablets under ANADA 200-814, a generic equivalent to the pioneer product Felimazole® (NADA 141-292), for the treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats. This approval offers veterinary pharmacy professionals a reliable, [...] The post New Generic Approval: Methimazole Coated Tablets (ANADA 200-814) appeared first on America...| American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
Today we’re covering a touchstone resource for geriatricians: the “Beers List” of medications that older adults should avoid or use with caution. (Technically, it’s called “The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.” I personally think of it as the list of “risky medications” for older adults.) If you want to […]| Better Health While Aging
If you’re helping an older person with health and healthcare, chances are that person is taking at least a few prescription medications, if not several. Do you ever wonder if he or she is on the right medications? Do you worry about side-effects and interactions? These are sensible concerns to have. Many older adults end […]| Better Health While Aging
A caregiving daughter once wrote in and asked me this common question: “How can I find a gerontologist* near me to review medications, and help care for my mother with dementia?” As you may have noticed if you’re a regular reader, I often emphasize the importance of spotting and reducing risky medications, especially those associated […]| Better Health While Aging
Learn a 5 step process that family caregivers can use, to review a senior's medications for safety & appropriateness. This can help you identify medications that can be discontinued or reduced, as well as those for which the risks outweigh the benefits.| Better Health While Aging
Have you heard of Ativan (generic name lorazepam), and of the risks of benzodiazepines drugs in older adults? Is an older person you care for taking prescription medication for sleep, anxiety, or “nerves”? Would you like an easy, practical tool to help someone stop a drug whose risks often outweigh the benefits? If so, I […]| Better Health While Aging
Q: My 88-year old mother often complains of various aches and pains. What is the safest over-the-counter painkiller for her to take? Aren’t some of them bad for your liver and kidneys? A: Frequent aches and pains are a common problem for older adults. If your mother has been complaining, you’ll want to make sure she […]| Better Health While Aging
Have you ever wondered whether you — or your older relative — might be taking too many medications? You’re certainly right to ask yourself this. I consider this for all my own patients, and wish every doctor would. In part, this is because over the years, I’ve had countless older adults express their worries and […]| Better Health While Aging
Two recent FDA actions bring noteworthy changes to veterinary pharmacotherapy—particularly for pharmacists involved in compounding and those managing inventory of critical-use medications in clinical settings.| American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
Labeling Update Alert: Librela® (bedinvetmab injection), NADA 141-562 Overview Librela® (bedinvetmab injection), the first monoclonal antibody approved in the U.S. to control osteoarthritis pain in dogs, received important label updates on February 18, 2025, under NADA 141-562. These changes reflect data gathered from real-world post-approval use since its U.S. launch in October [...] The post Labeling Update Alert: Librela® (bedinvetmab injection), NADA 141-562 appeared first on American ...| American College of Veterinary Pharmacists
Learn about the 10 types of medication that experts recommend doctors review, to prevent falls. Seniors should know how sedatives, blood pressure drugs, & others affect falls.| Better Health While Aging
Unapproved Pet Medications Are No Bargain—Here’s Why Your pet’s health and well-being are paramount, and when it comes to managing serious conditions like idiopathic epilepsy and seizures, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Recently, the FDA issued warnings to six online sellers of unapproved drugs that claim to treat or control seizures in [...] The post Unapproved Pet Medications Are No Bargain—Here’s Why appeared first on American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.| American College of Veterinary Pharmacists