New regulations about the use of antimicrobial drugs for animals are now in place requiring animal owners to obtain prescriptions from veterinarians to get the drugs. William Flynn, DVM, MS, discussed the concerted effort across all sectors where antimicrobials are being used on NPR’s Weekend Edition.
Source: NPR, June 10, 2023. Link. (4:02)
INSIGHTS: A few animal owners accustomed to buying antimicrobials from an OTC source may balk at needing a prescription. This audio interview can be used to handle those objections. After all, our industry has been very proactive in informing the public over the last 18 months.