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ArticleVeterinary sciences2025

Compounding and Use of Human Medicinal Products in Small Animal Practice: What Are the Perspectives of Veterinarians?-A Pilot Study.

Zorana Kovačević, Gordana Gregurić Gračner, Dragana Tomanić, Ksenija Vlahović, Ljubiša Šarić, Dragana Novaković, Ivan Galić, Katarina Pajić, Dragoljub Marić, Marko Samardžija and 1 more

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Zorana KovačevićDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-0133-872X
Gordana Gregurić GračnerFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Dragana TomanićInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0002-6826-0442
Ksenija VlahovićFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Ljubiša ŠarićInstitute of Food Technology, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0003-2484-485X
Dragana NovakovićDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-1924-6196
Ivan GalićDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-6281-0776
Katarina PajićDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0001-1478-3582
Dragoljub MarićDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0009-0001-1721-1993
Marko SamardžijaFaculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-0402-3173
Olga SičDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.

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Abstract

Compounded medications (CMs) have become increasingly relevant in veterinary pharmacotherapy, particularly due to the limited availability of licensed veterinary medicinal products (VMPs). Despite the importance of CMs, data on their use all over the world, as well as in Serbian veterinary practice, remain limited. The aim of this study is to understand Serbian veterinarians' attitudes towards the use of CMs and human medicinal products in small animal practice, with a focus on challenges and needs they experience related to this type of therapy. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted from January to May 2024 among licensed veterinarians, covering sociodemographics, antibiotic prescribing practices, and attitudes toward CMs. Most respondents (85.4%) reported difficulties in accessing appropriate medications, with 45.8% frequently prescribing human medications for reasons of availability and cost. While 58.3% were familiar with CMs, many emphasized their benefits in tailoring doses and formulations. A majority (65.6%) believed CMs could improve treatment outcomes, yet 87.5% expressed the need for further education. This study shows that Serbian veterinarians frequently prescribe human medications due to limited and costly veterinary medicinal products. While they see the benefits of CMs for personalized treatments, there is a clear need for improved training and clearer regulations to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure safer veterinary care.

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