Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., announced that Hagyard Pharmacy has earned the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board's Seal of Accreditation. The PCAB is a not-for-profit corporation that was formed to provide quality standards for compounding pharmacies through a voluntary accreditation program. The PCAB Seal of Accreditation provides evidence of adherence to quality standards and to the principles of the profession of pharmacy compounding.

Scarlet Thomas, director of the Hagyard Pharmacy commented, "While all pharmacies must follow requirements set forth by the state Board of Pharmacy, 'PCAB Accredited' provides an assurance to veterinarians and their clients that our pharmacy meets a more stringent and comprehensive standard of excellence."

Hagyard Pharmacy plays a vital and unique role in the superior care the patients receive at Hagyard. Its mission is to provide only the best in optimal horse health care. Over time, Hagyard Pharmacy has provided the equine industry with only the highest quality pharmaceuticals, health products, surgical supplies, and prescription compounding service.

Compounding pharmacists play a vital role in their patients' lives, providing customized medications ordered by prescribers, sometimes when all other options will not work. A compounded medication is used for individual patients that often have special needs