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ForwardMEDISCA Australia | Veterinary Compounding - A Customised Approach Seminar (Virtual) | 3-4 July 2026
MEDISCA AUSTRALIA
VETERINARY COMPOUNDING - A CUSTOMISED APPROACH SEMINAR
Veterinary pharmacy is a well-established niche specialty that is high in demand and diverse in opportunity. Although once dominated by veterinarians, pharmacists now play an essential role in the treatment of animals. Contrary to typical pharmacy for human patients, veterinary pharmacy is uniquely challenged with treating a diverse range of species, on top of individual variations, concerns with patient non-compliance, and limited veterinary drug availability. Addressing these challenges and obstacles requires specialised knowledge in species-specific physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and behavior; much of which exceeds what is taught in pharmacy school. In this live activity, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of veterinary pharmacy and applicable skills in customised medications.
Medisca presents a live virtual seminar (11 hours) that allows you to connect and interact online, in real time, through open mic Q&A sessions, group discussions, polls, and online chats. Practically apply your knowledge through customised formula development and case assessments. Leave the live event with a comprehensive manual containing references, resources, and tools that will help you expand your veterinary compounding practice and optimise therapeutic outcome for your veterinary patients.
Intended audience
Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other compounding personnel looking to get into or are currently engaged in veterinary compounding.
Hardware/software requirements
We will be using Zoom for this Virtual Seminar. We recommend joining from a desktop or laptop computer - full system requirements can be found here. You can download the Zoom client here.
If you will be joining from a tablet or mobile device, check out the system requirements here. More information: Getting started on Android and iOS.
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| Processor | Single-core 1Ghz or higher | Dual-core 2Ghz or higher (Intel i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent) | |
| RAM | N/A | 4 GB | |
DAY 1
15 minutes | INTRODUCTION |
1 hour 30 minutes | SECTION I: Challenges in Veterinary Pharmacy |
15 minutes | BREAK |
1 hour | SECTION II: Veterinary Compounding Regulations |
1 hour | LUNCH |
1 hour | SECTION III: Routes of Administration and Dosage Forms |
15 minutes | BREAK |
1 hour 45 minutes | SECTION III: (Continued) |
End of Day 1 |
DAY 2
15 minutes | INTRODUCTION |
1 hour 30 minutes | SECTION IV: Excipients for Veterinary Compounding |
1 hour | SECTION V: Customizing Formulations, Resources & References |
15 minutes | BREAK |
15 minutes | SECTION VI: Compounding for Veterinary Ocular Conditions |
15 minutes | SECTION VII: Compounding for Veterinary Dermatological Conditions |
15 minutes | SECTION VIII: Compounding for Veterinary Neurological Conditions |
15 minutes | SECTION IX: Compounding for Veterinary Endocrine Conditions |
1 hour | LUNCH |
15 minutes | SECTION X: Compounding for Veterinary Gastrointestinal Conditions |
15 minutes | SECTION XI: Compounding for Veterinary Behavioral Conditions |
45 minutes | SECTION XII: Marketing |
15 minutes | BREAK |
1 hour 30 minutes | SECTION XIII: Case Assessments |
End of Day 2 |
 | Dr Selena Boyd, BSci.Hons, BPharm PhD, MPS
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This program has been submitted for accreditation.
Learning Outcomes for Pharmacists
- Describe the challenges associated with veterinary pharmacy, including species-specific pharmacokinetics, patient compliance, drug availability, and drug contraindications.
- Identify the need for customised medication opportunities for the treatment of veterinary animals with emphasis placed on dogs, cats, and horses.
- Evaluate the different ways compounding can achieve customisation and address the difficulties associated with veterinary pharmacy.
- Discuss current regulatory standards applicable to compounding veterinary medicines.
- Explain the benefits and challenges of various routes of administration and dosage forms.
- Compare and contrast the advantages of various excipients, species-specific intolerances to certain excipients, and how to correctly use them in compounding.
- Discuss customisation opportunities for the pharmaco-treatment of various animal disease states, including canine dermatitis, feline herpes virus-1, equine corneal ulceration, canine epilepsy, feline hyperthyroidism, feline gastroparesis, and feline urine spraying among more.
Pharmacist Competencies:
The 2016 PSA Competency Standards addressed by this activity include: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.2.
Price
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
In the event that MEDISCA Australia cancels a course, MEDISCA Australia’s sole liability shall be course repayment. In no event shall MEDISCA Australia be responsible for any costs arising from such cancellation, including but not limited to travel and/or accommodation.In the event a Registrant cancels their enrollment in a CPD Activity, a written request must be sent to MEDISCA Australia requesting ‘Cancellation without Transfer’ to an alternate live CPD Activity event date. If cancellation occurs at greater than or equal to 31 days from live activity event date, then registrant will receive a 75% refund; 15-30 days a 50% refund; and less than or equal to 14 days no refund. MEDISCA Australia shall be excused from any delay caused by reason of any occurrence or contingency beyond its reasonable control (a “Force Majeure”), including but not limited to, acts of God, hurricane, earthquake, labour disputes, strikes, riots, war, and governmental requirements. The obligation to pay money to MEDISCA Australia in a timely manner is absolute and shall not be subject to this Force Majeure provision. In such event, MEDISCA Australia will not issue any refunds, only transfer to an alternate live activity event date.This cancellation and refund policy is specific to courses offered in Australia. To obtain information on the cancellation and refund policy for courses offered outside of Australia, please speak to a MEDISCA Australia representative or refer to your course-specific registration page.
TRANSFER POLICY – AUSTRALIA COURSES ONLY
This transfer policy is only applicable to courses that are offered in Australia. Transfer policy is only in effect if requested greater than or equal to 14 days prior to the original live activity event date. Failure to submit “Transfer Request” at least 14 days prior to original live activity event date will default to “Cancellation and Refund Policy”. Transfer policy can only apply one (1) time. Transfer to a new live event date must be within current calendar year. Failure to attend the new live activity event will lead to no refund and will no longer be transferable. Confirmation of new activity date is subject to the approval by MEDISCA Australia based on the number of available seats within the selected live activity event.