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Program of Veterinary Care. **The following outdated medications were found in an investigator’s laboratory space that were ready for use on an AWA covered species: one tube of Lidocaine cream exp date 1/17 and one tube of Triple Antibiotic ointment exp date 4/17. Per this Section of the Regulations, each research facility shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent and treat diseases and injuries. All personnel involved in animal care and use at the research facility should follow the guidelines of the institution’s Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) that states in part that expired drugs are not approved for use in survival procedures. The use of outdated or expired medications may not be safe or efficacious; medications that are past their expiration date can deteriorate with time and may not result in the intended therapeutic effects in the animals. Although the expired medications were immediately discarded at the time of the inspection, the research facility needs to ensure that all personnel who are involved in animal care, including research staff, are familiar with the institution’s PVC and the requirement to use in-date medications in the animals. Following the institution’s Program of Veterinary Care ensures that appropriate methods are used by all personnel to prevent and treat diseases or injuries in order to support the health and well-being of the animals. Correct by 7/1/17. NOTE - Inspection conducted 5/15/17 thru 5/17/17 with exit briefing held 5/18/17 on-site with facility representatives. *END OF REPORT*