Pharmacists' Knowledge of Veterinary Pharmacotherapy and the Impact of an Educational Intervention.

To date, there is very limited data regarding pharmacists' preparedness to handle animal prescriptions. No previous studies exist examining the impact of a veterinary-pharmacy-focused educational intervention. To assess pharmacists' baseline knowledge of veterinary pharmacotherapy, as relevant to their professional responsibilities, and assess the impact of a piloted educational program.

Baseline knowledge of potential pet toxins: a survey of pharmacists.

Background: Consumer expenditures on their family pets are rapidly increasing, part of which can be attributed to prescription and OTC medications. In turn, community pharmacies are seeking and receiving an increased number of prescriptions for animals. Community pharmacists' ability to safely care for animal patients is relatively unexplored.