ITP Topic 5

To ensure proper administration and safety

To make the label look more professional

To increase the cost of the drug

To comply with marketing trends

A generic name is the official identifying name of a drug, while a brand name is the proprietary name given by a company.

A generic name is the chemical structure of the drug, while a brand name is the scientific name.

A generic name is always written in capital letters, while a brand name is written in lowercase.

A generic name is the name picked by the company, while a brand name is assigned by USAN.

Generic name

Brand name

Pioneer drug

Proprietary name

Generic name, Trade name, Chemical name

Trade name, Generic name, Chemical name

Chemical name, Trade name, Generic name

Trade name, Chemical name, Generic name

Mixing two or more ingredients, at least one being a drug, to create a final product for dosing

Packaging commercially available drugs for resale

Administering drugs to animals in a clinic

Manufacturing drugs for mass distribution

Using compounded drugs outside their approved labeling

Administering drugs exactly as per the label

Selling compounded drugs to other pharmacies

Mixing drugs for personal use

Tailoring doses for an animal's weight and health

Adding flavor to make drugs more palatable

Combining multiple drugs for one-dose administration

Mass-producing drugs for commercial sale

Unknown withdrawal times and risk of drug residues

High cost of compounded drugs

Lack of flavor options

Ease of administration

A valid client-patient relationship (VCPR)

A prescription from a human doctor

Approval from the animal's owner only

No requirements

A legitimate medical need is identified

There is no marketed, approved veterinary drug for the condition

To reduce costs

If there are extenuating circumstances

VDD and CFIA

FDA and CDC

WHO and UNICEF

EPA and USDA

The label is too small to include all required details.

The information is not important.

The regulations do not require detailed information.

The drug companies want to keep information secret.

Clinical pharmacology and adverse reactions

Marketing strategies and sales data

Veterinarian salaries and clinic locations

Pet owner testimonials and reviews