Policies and regulations to preserve the efficacy of existing treatments.
Categorization of Drugs
Drugs that are categorized as being of high importance to human health are more highly regulated to preserve their efficacy. In Canada, all medically important antimicrobials need to be prescribed by a veterinarian.
Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR)
Veterinarians need to have a demonstrable VCPR before prescribing antimicrobial drugs, ensuring they have sufficient knowledge of the animal(s) under their care and that the drugs are being prescribed responsibly.
