The Regulation of Animal Drugs Flashcards
(50 cards)
“It is important for the practitioner to be aware of the ______, _________, and ________ that impact how they dispense, prescribe, or administered medications.”
“It is important for the practitioner to be aware of the rules, regulations, and standards that impact how they dispense, prescribe, or administered medications.”
There are both ______ and ______ agencies which govern how drugs are used in veterinary medicine
–> Federal agencies:
* ____: an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
* Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM): a subdivision of the _______ which is responsible for the regulating the _____, medical ______, and food _________ administered to animals
* Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA): a division of the US Department of ______ which is
responsible for the enforcement of the _____ of 1970
There are both state and federal agencies which govern how drugs are used in veterinary medicine
–> Federal agencies
* US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services
* Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM): a subdivision of the FDA which is responsible
for the regulating the drugs, medical devices, and food additives administered to animals
* Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA): a division of the US Department of Justice which is
responsible for the enforcement of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) of 1970
State agencies
* Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM): it protects the ______ and ______ of the _______
and ________ through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine as expressed
in the state’s veterinary practice act.
* Board of Pharmacy (BOP): It regulates the _________ and the pharmacy ________ of
pharmaceutical products (including veterinary drugs).
State agencies
* Board of Veterinary Medicine (BVM): it protects the health and safety of the public
and animals through the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine as expressed
in the state’s veterinary practice act.
* Board of Pharmacy (BOP): It regulates the wholesale and the pharmacy distribution of
pharmaceutical products (including veterinary drugs).
FDA is authorized by the US _________ to implement certain laws. For example, the predominant statutory authority for FDA to regulate animal drugs is the 1938 _____ Act
FDA is authorized by the US Congress to implement certain laws. For example, the predominant statutory authority for FDA to regulate animal drugs is the 1938 Federal Foods, Drugs and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA)
In 1984, the Bureau of Veterinary Medicine became the current ?
In 1984, the Bureau of Veterinary Medicine became the current Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)
The FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine website is a good reference source to bookmark for keeping abreast of regulatory policies and issues pertaining to the regulation of animal ______ and _____
The FDA/Center for Veterinary Medicine website is a good reference source to bookmark for keeping abreast of regulatory policies and issues pertaining to the regulation of animal drugs and feeds
➢ The Freedom of Information (FOI)
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to ______ from any ______ agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.
➢ The Freedom of Information (FOI)
Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.
➢ New Animal Drug Application (NADAs)
It used to seek approval of a ______ animal drug.
➢ New Animal Drug Application (NADAs)
It used to seek approval of a new animal drug.
➢ Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application
It used to seek approval of a _______ ____ animal drug which is a ____ of an approved new animal drug for which ______ or other periods of ________ are near expiration.
➢ Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application
It used to seek approval of a generic new animal drug which is a copy of an approved new animal drug for which patents or other periods of exclusivity are near expiration.
FDA/CVM regulates the _________ and ________ of drugs, food, additives, and medical devices used in veterinary species
FDA/CVM regulates the manufacturing and distribution of drugs, food, additives, and medical devices used in veterinary species
Animal drugs: virtually all animal drugs are “_____ animal drugs” that are considered to be _______ unless there is an approval of a New Animal Drug Application (NADA) and unless the _____ of a drug and its _______ conform to the approved application.
Animal drugs: virtually all animal drugs are “new animal drugs” that are considered to be unsafe unless there is an approval of a New Animal Drug Application (NADA) and unless the use of a drug and its labeling conform to the approved application
Veterinary biologics
The (4?) regulates veterinary biologics, which include (3?) (used to prevent, treat, or diagnose animal disease)
Veterinary biologics
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, Veterinary Biologics regulates veterinary biologics
→ Vaccines, antitoxins, and diagnostics (used to prevent, treat, or diagnose animal disease)
Medical device
Instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other
similar or related article, including any component, part, or accessory, which is intended for use in the diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease
Veterinary medical devices are subject to the general provisions of the Act that relate to
misbranding and adulteration (Sections 501 and 502 of the 1938 Federal Foods, Drugs
and Cosmetics Act, FFDCA)
Veterinary medical devices are subject to the general provisions of the Act that relate to
misbranding and adulteration (Sections 501 and 502 of the 1938 Federal Foods, Drugs
and Cosmetics Act, FFDCA)
–> Pesticides
➢ The _____ regulates pesticides
→ including preparations for use in ______ objects (________)
→ ____________
→ ____________
➢ EPA regulates under the authority of the ______ Act (_____)
_____ and EPA work together through an informal agreement to determine whether
a product will be regulated as an animal drug or as a pesticide
–> Pesticides
➢ The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticides
→ including preparations for use in inanimate objects (disinfectants)
→ rodenticides
→ insecticides
➢ EPA regulates under the authority of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
FDA and EPA work together through an informal agreement to determine whether
a product will be regulated as an animal drug or as a pesticide
Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act (GADPTRA) 1988
➢ The approval of generic copies of animal drug products that have been ___________
approved and shown to be safe and effective when used in accordance with their
___________.
➢ The GADPTRA provides for a period of ___ years of marketing exclusivity for a ______
use of an animal drug
→ the use requires reports of new ______ or ______ investigations for its approval
➢ The law also provides for a period of ____ years of marketing exclusivity for an animal drug that has _____ been previously approved in any new animal drug application
The Center for Veterinary Medicine has arranged for the publication of a list of animal
drugs products that are eligible to be copied as generics (Green Book)
Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act GADPTRA 1988
➢ The approval of generic copies of animal drug products that have been previously
approved and shown to be safe and effective when used in accordance with their
labeling
➢ The GADPTRA provides for a period of 3 years of marketing exclusivity for a new
use of an animal drug
→ the use required reports of new clinical or field investigations for its approval
➢ The law also provides for a period of 5 years of marketing exclusivity for an animal drug that has not been previously approved in any new animal drug application
The Center for Veterinary Medicine has arranged for the publication of a list of animal
drugs products that are eligible to be copied as generics (Green Book)
The Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994
AMDUCA
* AMDUCA enabled veterinarians for the first time to use a human or animal drug in an ________ manner for animals under certain conditions
* Prior to the enactment of the AMDUCA of 1994, the FFDCA prohibited veterinarians from prescribing new animal drugs for any indications other than the specific conditions of use on the _________ labeling
* Prior to ______, the use of human drugs for treating animals was illegal
Implemented in _____ by the regulations in 21 CFR, Part 530 - Extralabel drug use (ELDU)
The Animal Medicinal Drug Use Clarification Act of 1994
AMDUCA
* AMDUCA enabled veterinarians for the first time to use a human or animal drug in an extralabel manner for animals under certain conditions
* Prior to the enactment of the AMDUCA of 1994, the FFDCA prohibited veterinarians from prescribing new animal drugs for any indications other than the specific conditions of use on the approved labeling
* Prior to 1994, the use of human drugs for treating animals was illegal
Implemented in 1996 by the regulations in 21 CFR, Part 530 - Extralabel drug use (ELDU)
The agency may establish _____ and _______ levels for residues for ELDU and may require development of _______ methods for residue detection. If after affording an opportunity for public comment, FDA finds that an extralabel animal drug use presents a risk to ______ health or that no _________ method has been developed and submitted, the agency may ________ the ELDU.
The agency may establish safe and violative levels for residues for ELDU and may require development of analytical methods for residue detection. If after affording an opportunity for public comment, FDA finds
that an extralabel animal drug use presents a risk to public health or that no analytical method has been developed and submitted, the agency may prohibit the ELDU.
•ELDU is permitted only by or under the supervision of a _____________.
• ELDU is allowed only for ____-approved animal and human drugs.
• A valid ______ exists.
• ELDU is for the _________ purposes only (animal’s health is suffering or threatened), NOT for __________ use.
•Rules apply to dosage for drugs and drugs administered in ______. ELDU in _____ is prohibited.
•ELDU is not permitted if it results in a _______ food residue, or any residue that may present a risk to ______ health.
•ELDU is permitted only by or under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• ELDU is allowed only for FDA-approved animal and human drugs.
• A valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship (VCPR) exists.
• ELDU is for the therapeutic purposes only (animal’s health is suffering or threatened), NOT for production use.
•Rules apply to dosage for drugs and drugs administered in water. ELDU in feed is prohibited.
•ELDU is not permitted if it results in a violative food residue, or any residue that may present a risk to public health.
Additional provisions of the AMDUCA legislation require proper _______ and _______ of prescribed drugs for animals
Additional provisions of the AMDUCA legislation require proper dispensing and labeling of prescribed drugs for animals
–> Record requirements for drugs dispensed for animals
1. Identify the animals, either as ________ or a _____
2. Animal ______ treated
3. ________ of animals treated
4. ________ being treated
5. The established ______ of the drug and ______ ingredient
6. Dosage _______ or ______
7. _________ of treatment
8. Specified ________, ________, or _____ time(s), if applicable, for _____, ____, ____, or _____-derived food
9. Keep records for ?
10. ____ may have access to these records to estimate risk to public health
–> Record requirements for drugs dispensed for animals
1. Identify the animals, either as individuals or a group
2. Animal species treated
3. Number of animals treated
4. Condition being treated
5. The established name of the drug and active ingredient
6. Dosage prescribed or used
7. Duration of treatment
8. Specified withdrawal, withholding, or discard time(s), if applicable, for meat,
milk, eggs, or animal-derived food
9. Keep records for 2 years
10.FDA may have access to these records to estimate risk to public health
–> Label requirements for drugs prescribed for animals
1. ______ and ______ of the prescribing veterinarian
2. ___________ name of the drug
3. Any specified directions for use including the ___/____ or _______ of the animal or herd, flock, pen, lot, or other group; the dosage _____ and _____ of administration; and _______ of the therapy
4. Any _________ statements
5. Your specified ________, ________, or ______ time for meat, milk, eggs, or any food
–> Label requirements for drugs prescribed for animals
1. Name and address of the prescribing veterinarian
2. Established name of the drug
3. Any specified directions for use including the class/species or identification of the animal
or herd, flock, pen, lot, or other group; the dosage frequency and route of
administration; and duration of the therapy
4. Any cautionary statements
5. Your specified withdrawal, withholding, or discard time for meat, milk, eggs, or any food