New Label Aids Pharmacies in USP <800> Compliance
Medi-Dose and EPS have announced the launch of a specialized “Requires PPE Precautions” label designed to help pharmacies and infusion centers comply with stringent USP <800> guidelines. The product addresses Section 5.3.2 of the USP <800> standards. This regulation mandates that any non-hazardous drug prepared in a containment primary engineering control used for hazardous drugs must be placed in a protective outer wrapper and clearly labeled to require personal protective equipment during handling. According to Medi-Dose/EPS, the new labels provide healthcare professionals with a simple and economical solution to ensure medication safety, prevent errors, and adhere to essential compounding procedures.
CVS Pharmacy Begins Dispensing Veterinary Prescriptions Nationwide
CVS Health has announced that its roughly 9,000 pharmacy locations across the U.S. are now dispensing common prescription medications for dogs and cats. Veterinary practices can authorize prescriptions by contacting CVS directly or providing clients with written scripts for pet-specific therapeutics, including antibiotics, allergy treatments, parasiticides, insulin, and pain relievers. These prescriptions are eligible for standard CVS pharmacy services, such as automatic refills and prescription syncing. The company also noted that electronic prescribing capabilities for veterinary practices will be rolled out in the coming months.
Roo Launches Veterinary Staffing Intelligence Platform
Roo has launched its Analytics Center, marking the industry’s first intelligence platform dedicated to veterinary relief staffing. The new tool is designed to help veterinary hospitals strategically manage their flexible workforce by turning relief coverage data into actionable, measurable growth. Veterinary hospitals have historically lacked visibility into how relief shifts impact overall productivity and revenue. According to Roo, the Analytics Center addresses this blind spot by providing data insights across single or multiple clinic locations. The tool allows hospital leaders to monitor staffing productivity, track shift fill rates, analyze cancellation trends, and identify critical staffing gaps.
Inventory Ally Announces NectarVet Integration
Inventory management software Inventory Ally has announced an integration with NectarVet, an AI-native practice management system. The partnership connects NectarVet’s daily consumption data directly to Inventory Ally’s replenishment engine, enabling veterinary practices to automate stock tracking and use predictive purchasing analytics based on actual usage. The integration equips hospitals with automated replenishment, dynamic reorder points, prioritized cycle counts, and detailed data on product margins and turnover frequency. The integration is now available to active users.
Exubrion Therapeutics Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Exubrion Therapeutics, the manufacturer of the canine osteoarthritis treatment Synovetin OA, has promoted Gregory Taglialatela to chief commercial officer. Taglialatela will direct the company’s commercial strategy, national sales, key account management, and business development efforts. Taglialatela brings over 15 years of animal health experience to the role and has been with Exubrion since 2022, most recently serving as national account director.
Cura Veterinary Partners to Aid Independent Practices With Vendor Costs
Cura Veterinary Partners, a new procurement consulting firm tailored for independent veterinary practices, has launched. The firm assists practice owners and managers in identifying savings across various spend categories, including pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, laboratory services, and operational expenses. Founded by former management consultant Brian Fosselman, Cura uses a structured process involving spend baselining, competitive market checks, vendor negotiations, and implementation support. The service aims to provide independent practices with the purchasing leverage and contract visibility typically reserved for larger corporate networks.
Sylvester.ai Launches Program to Drive Feline Veterinary Visits
Sylvester.ai has launched “Connect to Care,” a program designed to help veterinary practices increase feline patient visits. The initiative uses geo-targeted digital advertising to prompt local cat owners to use the Sylvester app’s “Cat Comfort Check,” an AI-driven tool that detects signs of feline discomfort. Through the app, caregivers can book appointments directly with participating clinics. Veterinary teams can then access the patient’s symptom history via a dedicated practice portal before the visit. The program aims to help clinics address the underserved feline care market amid forecasted declines in canine visits.
Fear Free Appoints Chief Veterinary Officer
Fear Free has announced the appointment of Dr. Rebekah Zahedi as its first chief veterinary officer. In this newly created role, Dr. Zahedi will direct the organization’s clinical education strategy and oversee the evolution of its certification and education standards. She will also lead the Fear Free Advisory Group and Speakers Bureau. Dr. Zahedi brings extensive experience in clinical practice, veterinary operations, and executive leadership. She will focus on integrating clinical medicine with behavioral science to support veterinary professionals and animal well-being.
Study Details Credelio Quattro Tick Kill Speed
Elanco Animal Health has shared new peer-reviewed data in Parasites & Vectors evaluating the efficacy of Credelio Quattro against tick infestations. According to the study, the chewable tablet significantly reduced black-legged ticks within eight hours of treatment. Researchers noted that this speed of kill was maintained through day 28 of the dosing period without statistical drop-off. The study compared the product to Simparica Trio and NexGard Plus, finding Credelio Quattro achieved faster initial kill rates against black-legged and lone star ticks.
Banfield Adds Customization Options to Wellness Plans
Banfield Pet Hospital has announced updates to its Optimum Wellness Plans, allowing clients to customize preventive care packages based on a pet’s age, lifestyle, and specific health needs. Working directly with their veterinarians, clients can now add specialized services, such as advanced dermatology testing and anti-nausea treatments, to core wellness plans. According to the company, the customizations aim to provide greater flexibility for clinical recommendations while maintaining predictable monthly costs.
Felixvet Launches Firocoxib Chewable Tablets for Canine Pain Management
Felixvet has announced the commercial availability of Firocoxib Chewable Tablets for Dogs, an FDA-approved nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The medication is indicated for controlling pain and inflammation associated with canine osteoarthritis, as well as postoperative pain following soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. The artificially meat-flavored tablets are available in 57 mg and 227 mg strengths and packaged in 60- and 180-count bottles. The launch expands Felixvet’s portfolio of bioequivalent companion animal therapeutics designed to support clinical pain management protocols.
Chewy Ranks No. 1 in 2026 Axios Harris Poll Reputation Rankings
Chewy has ranked No. 1 on the 2026 Axios Harris Poll 100 Reputation Rankings, earning the top spot among the nation’s most visible companies based on public perception. The annual poll measures corporate reputation across several factors, including trust, ethics, culture, vision, and relevance. In addition to securing the highest overall ranking, the pet retailer ranked first in the trust category and second for products and services. Chewy’s current service offerings include veterinary care, an online pharmacy, telehealth, pet insurance, and traditional food and supplies.
VHMA Names Inaugural Recipient of Kelly Clay Innovation Award
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association has named Maria Morgan, MBA, CVPM, the inaugural recipient of the Kelly Clay Innovation Award. Morgan was recognized for co-founding Passpaw, a cloud-based platform designed to simplify international pet travel compliance for veterinary practices. The software organizes country-specific regulations, validates documentation, and streamlines USDA requirements to reduce administrative burdens. Established in memory of the late Kelly Clay, the award recognizes practical, profession-driven innovations that improve veterinary practice management. Morgan will receive a $2,500 prize, a one-year VHMA membership, and complimentary registration to the VHMA 2026 Annual Meeting.