Audit flags issues with opioid prescribing among veterinarians

A new audit concludes that Oregon veterinarians ’ opioid prescribing must be more closely monitored to reduce the risk of pill diversion and protect both animals and public health. The Secretary of State’s Audits Division found that the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s inspections of veterinary clinics do not verify that federal Drug Enforcement Agency’s requirements for controlled substances are being followed. The Veterinary Medical Examining Board licenses 650 clinics and 4,000…
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