Assessing risk factors for drug storage practices in veterinary surgeries: A questionnaire study of UK veterinary professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Safe drug storage practices are essential in veterinary practice to maintain optimal standards of animal care. Practical challenges in clinic may impact their uptake, which could affect drug efficacy and the success of treatment. The UK is presumed to provide high standards for animal care and welfare in the veterinary profession and may provide an interesting case study to assess veterinary drug storage practices.

Methods

An online survey with 184 practice participants assessed UK veterinary professionals' responses on drug storage practices. This included socio-demographic information and questions or statements that examined storage practices compliant with the requirements established by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulatory body for

SUBMITTER: Perry J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783155 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature