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Pharmacy - Controlled DrugsThe following drugs are controlled:
Controlled substances must be kept in a locked cabinet and forms indicating their use must be appropriately completed and filed. USDA Policy #3 states:Expired Medical Materials The use of expired medical materials such as drugs, fluids, or sutures on regulated animals is not considered to be acceptable veterinary practice and does not constitute adequate veterinary care as required by the regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act. All expired medical materials found in a licensed or registered facility are to be brought to the attention of the responsible official. The facility must either dispose of all such materials or segregate them in an appropriately labeled, physically separate location from non-expired medical materials. The Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has no jurisdiction over facilities using expired medical materials for non-regulated animals or non-regulated activities. For acute terminal procedures, APHIS does not oppose the use of expired medical materials if their use does not adversely affect the animal's well-being or compromise the validity of the scientific study. What does this mean?
Example: Items stamped “12/09” may be used through December 31, 2009. It is outdated January 1, 2010. Dispose of the outdated items appropriately. With the exception of emergency, anesthetic, analgesic, or euthanasia drugs; expired medical materials may be used on terminal surgeries provided: Materials are marked as “Expired—Use ONLY in TERMINAL Surgeries.” |
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