Veterinary Compounding:
A Clinical Framework
A rigorous 2.0-hour course on balancing benefits against risks, establishing patient fit criteria, and objectively vetting pharmacy partners.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Presented By
Dr. Lauren Forsythe
PharmD, MBA, DICVP
Course Abstract
Objective • Evidence-Based • Non-Sponsored
Veterinary compounding is often navigated through a mix of convenience, cost, and marketing claims. This course replaces ambiguity with a defensible clinical framework.
Over two hours, we will dissect common drug compounding topics, covering specific risks, patient fit criteria, and practical guidance on what to look for when partnering with a compounding pharmacy.
Skills You'll Take Back to Practice
- High-Risk ID: Identify high-risk dosage forms, especially transdermals, and their absorption limitations.
- Medical Justification: Establish and document clear medical necessity criteria for every compounded prescription.
- Pharmacy Vetting: Implement a standardized process for evaluating 503A and 503B pharmacy partners.
- Liability Mitigation: Reduce practice risk by ensuring quality assurance compliance in your supply chain.
Curriculum Overview
Two distinct lectures totaling 2.0 RACE-approved CE hours.
Balancing Benefits & Risks
1.0 HourReviews pros and cons of commonly compounded drugs and delineates risks associated with their use. Provides a framework for evaluating when compounded products are appropriate and criteria to ensure a compounded preparation best fits an individual patient's needs.
- Clinical Framework: Determining medical necessity vs. convenience.
- Patient Fit Criteria: Specific indicators for when a compound is the superior choice.
Risky Dosage Forms & Pharmacy Selection
1.0 HourDefines characteristics that render certain dosage forms high risk, with an emphasis on additional considerations for transdermal compounds. Concludes with practical guidance on what to look for when selecting a compounding pharmacy.
- Transdermal Considerations: Pharmacokinetics and absorption variability.
- Vetting Partners: A practical checklist for evaluating 503A/503B pharmacies.
Dr. Lauren Forsythe, PharmD, MBA, DICVP
Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
A Diplomate of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists, Dr. Forsythe specializes in pharmacy service management and compounding regulatory compliance. Her instruction focuses on practical application of USP standards in veterinary practice.
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Included Clinical Resources
Beyond the lectures, you'll receive a suite of practical, print-ready tools designed for immediate use in your practice.
Decision Tree
A step-by-step algorithm for determining when compounding is legally and clinically justified.
Dosage Forms Guide
Comparative analysis of oral, topical, and transdermal forms with bioavailability warnings.
Pharmacy Checklist
A rigorous vetting tool to evaluate 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies.
Transdermal Guide
Best practices and risk management for prescribing transdermal medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course RACE-approved?
Yes. This course is approved by AAVSB RACE for 2.0 CE credits (Medical) in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB RACE approval. Your certificate will be emailed immediately upon completion of the live webinar.
Will the recording be available?
Absolutely. Registration includes permanent access to the recording. If you cannot attend live, you can watch on-demand at your convenience and still earn CE credit (via post-test).
What is the refund policy?
We offer a no-questions-asked refund up to 48 hours before the live lecture. We are committed to high-quality, sponsor-free education.
Secure Enrollment
Access unbiased, academic-grade education. Registration includes live attendance and permanent access to the recording.
- 2.0 RACE-Approved CE Hours (Medical/Pharma)
- Live Q&A + Lifetime Recording
- Clinical Resource Suite
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