Drug compounding is mixing certain drug components to make a new drug. Generic animal drugs are not compounded drugs, as generic animal drugs must undergo rigorous testing to meet certain quality criteria, are manufactured under strict controls established by government regulation, and are reviewed and approved by FDA before being permitted on the market for administration to animals. Compounded drugs are not pre-approved by FDA and are only permitted by FDA under limited circumstances when needed for a particular animal patient. Veterinarians and animal owners must be prudent if utilizing compounded drugs to know the pharmacy compounding the drug is meeting FDA,s requirements and the drug can be used safely and effectively in their animal patient.
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