NEWStat (American Animal Hospital Association; May 8) – NEWStat spoke with Lauren Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP, medication dispensary coordinator and clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine to get some clarification on veterinary use of xylazine at the state and federal levels. Forsythe explains that the severity of the xylazine epidemic has created an “immediate public health crisis” that requires action to block inappropriate access. Evidence of diversion from veterinary channels has also been discovered. “Diversion has likely been going undetected due to the uncontrolled nature of xylazine and limited inventory systems in veterinary medicine,” she said.
Veterinary Pharmacist Talks about Xylazine
