New edition of the Small Animal Formulary launched at BSAVA Congress

23 March 2023

The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary has been one of the Association’s most trusted and highly valued publications for over a quarter of a century. The 11th edition sees the simultaneous release of both Part A: Canine and Feline and Part B: Exotic Pets at BSAVA Congress 2023.

Fergus Allerton and Joanna Hedley have reprised their roles as Editor-in-Chief of Part A: Canine and Feline and Part B: Exotic Pets, respectively. The drug monographs for both formularies were thoroughly revised and updated by the Editorial Panels during 2022 to ensure that the most up-to-date information is provided on the medications used for dogs, cats and exotic pets.

Key points for the latest edition of Part A include:

  • 20 new drug monographs added
  • The products that are authorised for use in dogs and/or cats are indicated in the monographs
  • Drugs that are available as extemporaneous products (also known as ‘veterinary specials’) are denoted as VSP in the formulations section of the monographs
  • The guidelines on the responsible use of antibiotics have been reviewed and updated with the addition of a table detailing antimicrobial susceptibility
  • A sedation protocol for dogs with the ABCB1 gene and a mycobacterial protocol for cats have been added to the Appendix

Key points for the latest edition of Part B include:

  • Seven new drugs have been added
  • The products that are authorized for use in one or more of the exotic pet species listed in the monograph are marked in bold text
  • The information on the Prescribing Cascade in the Introduction has been expanded to take into account the different marketing authorisations in the UK, Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • Drugs that are available as extemporaneous products (also known as ‘veterinary specials’) are denoted as VSP in the formulations section of the monographs
  • Guidelines for the responsible use of parasiticides are new to this edition

Available to purchase from the BSAVA Publications Stand – delegates joining us in Manchester can be amongst the first to buy their copies of the new edition and take advantage of the special 20% Congress discount.

BSAVA member benefit – eligible members attending BSAVA Congress in Manchester can collect their copy of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 11th edition – Part A: Canine and Feline from the Exhibition Hall. Any eligible members not attending BSAVA Congress will be sent their printed copy from April 2023 onwards. All BSAVA members have access to the online version via the BSAVA Library and the BSAVA app.

BSAVA loyalty benefit – eligible members will be sent their printed copy of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 11th edition – Part B: Exotic Pets from April 2023 onwards. All BSAVA members have access to the online version via the BSAVA Library and the BSAVA app.

Both Part A and Part B are available:

  • As a printed copy (£55; £35.75 to BSAVA members) (available from bsava.com/shop)
  • As part of a 12-month digital subscription with Part A: Canine and Feline, Part B: Exotic Pets and the client information leaflets (£256 + VAT; FREE to BSAVA members) (available from bsavalibrary.com/formulary)
  • FREE to members via the BSAVA app

 For more information on how to become a BSAVA member, visit the BSAVA website (www.bsava.com).