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[Pharmacopoeia and veterinary medicine]
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 1, 1975
Summary
Veterinary pharmacopoeias have evolved from national to international standards. Including veterinary drugs in pharmacopoeias is crucial for public health due to potential misuse and its consequences.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacopoeia Standards
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health Policy
Context:
- Evolution of veterinary pharmacopoeias from national to international scope.
- Current status of veterinary drugs within European national pharmacopoeias.
- Debate on dedicated sections or separate pharmacopoeias for veterinary drugs.
Purpose:
- To discuss the integration of veterinary drugs into pharmacopoeias.
- To analyze arguments for and against specific inclusion methods.
- To highlight the importance of pharmacopoeial standards for veterinary medicines.
Summary:
- The evolution of veterinary pharmacopoeias is reviewed, noting their transition from national to international frameworks.
- The paper examines the current situation of veterinary drug inclusion in European pharmacopoeias.
- Arguments for creating a special section or a separate pharmacopoeia for veterinary drugs are presented, considering their specificity and public health impact.
Impact:
- Emphasizes the necessity of pharmacopoeial inclusion for veterinary drugs to prevent improper use.
- Underscores the potential public health consequences of unregulated veterinary drug usage.
- Informs policy decisions regarding the standardization and regulation of veterinary medicines globally.