(14) APhA-ASP supports the inclusion of general veterinary pharmacy principles into the current PharmD curriculum.

R2 PRT: Veterinary Medicine - Wording/action:
(14) APhA-ASP supports the inclusion of general veterinary pharmacy principles into the current PharmD curriculum.

Reasons for the Action(s) / Pros and Cons:

Due to the increasing number of animals receiving pharmaceutical treatments, student pharmacists should be educated on common medications used to treat animal diseases. In particular, the focus should be on pharmaceuticals dispensed in a community pharmacy setting. It is our duty as medication specialists to have a general understanding of medications that are for solely veterinary use, have different indications in animals, or treat disease states that are uncommon in humans.

Adam Wood ; 717-649-7165 ; Adam.Wood@wilkes.edu ; Wilkes University