Controlled Substances
Addressing the opioid epidemic's impact, DEA regulations, and diversion prevention strategies for both in-hospital staff and clients.
PharmD, DICVP • Assistant Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, University of Findlay
Dr. Lauren Forsythe is a distinguished veterinary pharmacist, author, and speaker dedicated to bridging the critical gap between pharmacy science and veterinary practice. As an Assistant Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy at the University of Findlay, she shapes the next generation of pharmacists with a rigorous focus on law, pharmacoeconomics, and pharmacy administration.
Her extensive clinical background includes serving as the Pharmacy Service Head and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, and as a Clinical Pharmacist at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Dr. Forsythe earned her PharmD from the University of Findlay in 2015 and completed a specialized veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
A Diplomate of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists (DICVP) and founder of Foresight Pharma Solutions, she is a recognized authority on controlled substance management, the opioid epidemic's impact on the profession, and hazardous drug safety. Her work empowers veterinarians to navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape of modern practice.
Specialized areas of research and instruction.
Addressing the opioid epidemic's impact, DEA regulations, and diversion prevention strategies for both in-hospital staff and clients.
Evaluating risks vs. benefits, with a focus on transdermal compounds, in-house protocols, and vetting pharmacy partners.
Managing medical errors and educating clients on the safe handling and administration of hazardous drugs (oral and injectable chemotherapy).
"She literally wrote the book on compounding."
"I put my knowledge to use supporting the veterinary community with their medication-related needs."