Category: Vet Med News

COVID relief and spending bill address veterinary priorities

Congress has passed a fourth COVID-19 relief bill and a comprehensive spending package to fund the government for the remainder of fiscal year (FY)...

December 22, 2020

PDMP Registration Requirements and PDMP Access for Veterinarians with CDS Licenses

Dear Maryland Veterinarians, Thank you for your continued efforts to safely prescribe and dispense controlled dangerous substances (CDS) in Maryland while protecting and promoting...

October 22, 2020

AVMA prepares response to FDA draft compounding guidance

Based on feedback from member veterinarians and other stakeholders, the AVMA has compiled a list of key points to share with the FDA in...

September 18, 2020

Update on USP compounding activities

By: Ashley S. Morgan, DVM, CAE, Director | Division of State Advocacy, American Veterinary Medical Association In 2018, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)—the organization...

May 26, 2020

Second version of DHS CISA’s guidance

The second version of DHS CISA’s guidance has been issued. Notable additions and omissions are as follows (thank you to Ashley Morgan for compiling...

March 30, 2020

CARES ACT – materials on AMA website

The House of Representatives has just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The President is expected to sign the bill...

March 30, 2020

Online CEs Accepted for RVT & Vet Renewals

In light of the State’s COVID-19response and the Governor’s call for social distancing, the Maryland State Board has voted to allow Registered Veterinary Technicians...

March 27, 2020

Initial DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response

The Dept. of Labor just released a Frequently Asked Questions document on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  Attached are 3 documents: 1) DOL...

March 24, 2020

Message from the Secretary of State

The Governor of the State of Maryland has proclaimed a State of Emergency and a catastrophic health emergency related to COVID-19.  On March 12,...

March 23, 2020

USP 800 and Veterinary Practices

Source: Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Date: October 28, 2019 The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners has received several inquiries asking if...

October 29, 2019