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Compounding for the Veterinary Patient | 6-hour ACPE-accredited home study

2026-07-15T08:40:36-05:00July 15th, 2026|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, Home Study, Pharmaceutical Training, Pharmacy Practice, USP 795, Veterinary Compounding|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Compounding for the Veterinary Patient is a 6-hour ACPE-accredited home study designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who want to strengthen their knowledge of veterinary compounding. This self-paced program explores the regulatory, clinical, and practical considerations involved in preparing customized medications for animal patients while supporting safe and compliant pharmacy practice.

Participants will review veterinary compounding regulations, extra-label drug use, office-use compounding, patient-specific prescription requirements, and current FDA guidance affecting veterinary pharmacy practice. The program also examines USP General Chapter <795>, including personnel training, documentation, quality assurance, quality control, beyond-use dating, and facility requirements for nonsterile compounding.

Additional modules focus on veterinary dosage forms, pharmaceutical calculations, flavoring strategies, veterinary pharmacology, species-specific therapeutic considerations, toxicology, and practical compounding techniques used to improve medication administration and patient compliance. Participants will also explore commonly compounded veterinary medications, specialized compounding vehicles, and real-world examples that support individualized treatment across a variety of animal species.

Whether you are new to veterinary compounding or looking to expand your expertise, this home study provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in pharmacy practice.


Q: Who should complete this home study?
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, and pharmacy professionals interested in veterinary compounding, USP <795>, nonsterile compounding, and medication safety for animal patients.

Q: Will I earn CE credit?
Yes. This activity provides 6 contact hours (0.6 CEU) of ACPE-accredited continuing education for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Expand your veterinary compounding knowledge with this flexible home study covering regulations, USP <795>, pharmacology, dosage forms, and medication safety.

What participants said:

  • “The material was comprehensive and easy to understand.”
  • “Thorough review of the history of regulations and how this shaped compounding regulations.”
  • “Excellent presentation. Clear explanations, practical examples, and useful information on veterinary compounding and dosage forms.”

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Note: It is not necessary to create a Lecture Panda account to register for this home study.

The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge-based program for 6 contact hours (0.6 CEU) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Veterinary Compounding Essentials Course | October 16–17, 2026

2026-04-16T11:35:00-05:00December 15th, 2025|Categories: Continuing Education, compounding, compounding training, Pharmacy Practice, Regulatory Issues, Veterinary Compounding, Veterinary Medicine|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Veterinary Compounding Essentials is a live, comprehensive training course designed for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy professionals who compound medications for animal patients or are interested in expanding into veterinary compounding practice. This program provides a practical foundation in veterinary pharmacotherapy, regulatory requirements, compounding techniques, and patient safety considerations unique to non-human species.

Participants will explore the regulatory framework and professional standards that impact veterinary compounding, including prescription requirements, verification processes, and the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR). The course addresses differences among companion animals, performance animals, and food-producing animals, emphasizing how regulations and drug use vary by species and intended use.

Instruction includes veterinary drug information resources, toxicology considerations, and species-specific risks associated with drugs, excipients, flavors, and preservatives. Attendees will review common veterinary dosage forms, administration devices, and formulation considerations to support safe and effective compounding.

The program also covers calculations, hands-on compounding principles, and strategies for developing and growing a veterinary compounding practice, including communication with veterinarians and practice marketing considerations.

This course blends knowledge-based and application-based learning, offering attendees practical tools and confidence to support veterinary patients while maintaining compliance and safety.

Expand your skills in veterinary compounding and enhance patient care for animal patients with this live, comprehensive training course.

What attendees said:

  • “It was a very informative course and small class made it easy for one on one question with the instructor. The lab experience was great as we were able to make multiple formulas and learned new techniques to incorporate in compounding practice at my store. I had chance to meet other pharmacist who have similar vision as mine and shared ideas with each other to excel in business. Lunch was great on both days.”
  • “The Veterinary Compounding Essentials course provided an excellent overview of the key requirements for compounding medications for animals. The instructor was highly knowledgeable and tailored the content to meet our individual needs. The hands-on lab experience, combined with expert supervision, gave me the confidence to perform compounding independently.”
  • “This course was so fun and I enjoyed learning about everything vet pharmacy related. This course was the best decision I made to help further my compounding knowledge post graduation!”
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The American College of Apothecaries (ACA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. ACA has accredited this knowledge/application-based program for 15 contact hours (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

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