October 2007               return to newsletter contents page

State Monitor Service Update

This past June, AVDA members were invited to access a new service through BuzzeoPDMA called State Monitor Service. The service is open to all AVDA members at no additional cost. The State Monitor Service is an online clearinghouse of information on Federal and state legislation and regulations to assist the animal health industry monitor emerging issues. If you are interested in subscribing and your company has not already signed-up, please contact AVDA Headquarters AVDA@ksgroup.org or call 443-640-1040.

This service is provided by a centralized, on-demand web-based tool that provides 24-hour access to the most comprehensive pharmaceutical regulatory and legislative surveys available on the Federal and state level. The State Monitor Service has user-friendly querying that will enable members to search specific regulations or legislation for relevant information that impacts their business without the burden of manually searching lengthy paper-based documents. Subscribing members will also receive regular e-mail alerts regarding emerging federal and state legislative and regulatory issues, to assist them in their efforts to stay up-to-date and comply with ever changing laws and regulations.

Members who have logged on to the State Monitor Service find it easy to use and check it regularly for updates. Periodic tutorials are presented by BuzzeoPDMA staff and AVDA members are welcome to ask questions during and after the webinars. AVDA has two tutorials scheduled in November for participating AVDA members on November 15 at 2:00 PM Eastern and on November 29 at 10:00 AM Eastern time. Additional details about the training will be emailed prior to each session.

AVDA member companies are eligible to subscribe to the following surveys:

Drug Pedigree
Provides current state laws and regulations regarding drug pedigree papers. Drug Pedigree requirements aim to safeguard the prescription drug supply--preventing counterfeit, diverted, or adulterated substances from being dispensed to patients. The survey includes states with pending legislation and regulations.

Drug Distributor Licensing Requirements
Provides and monitors a comprehensive picture of wholesale distributor licensing requirements for all 50 states and for the District of Columbia. It includes an overview chart of who must be licensed or registered, the types of licenses / registrations available, and a listing of statutes and regulations used as authority; a chart that gives a snapshot view of particular requirements; and a more comprehensive jurisdictional summary sheet. In addition, there is a chart that encompasses the following requirements for legend drugs and controlled substances for both in-state and out-of-state registration / licensure:

• Registration / licensure;
• Surety bond or its equivalent;
• Authorized distributors of record;
• Designated representative;
• Pedigree;
• Background check to be done by the licensing authority;
• Submission of fingerprinting;
• Submission of photograph; and
• Allowance for VAWD certification.

Click here for the most recent update from the State Monitor Service.