Lauren Forsythe, Pharm.D.
Assistant Professor of Social and Administrative Pharmacy and Assistant Director of Camps
Year started at UF: 2023
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Location: Davis Street Building Room 131 I
Telephone: 419-434-5963
Email: lauren.forsythe@findlay.edu
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2024
Pharm.D., Pharmacy - Pharm.D., The University of Findlay, 2015
Dr. Lauren Forsythe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. She is also a diplomat of the International College of Veterinary Pharmacists. Dr. Forsythe graduated from the University of Findlay, College of Pharmacy in 2015 and completed her veterinary pharmacy residency at Purdue’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She earned her MBA in 2024 from the University of Illinois. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Forsythe spent three years at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist followed by four years at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Service Head. In addition to her teaching position, Dr. Forsythe is a co-author of the book Drug Compounding for Veterinary Professionals and provides consulting services to veterinary practices through her company Foresight Pharma Solutions.
Ohio Pharmacist Association (OPA) Legislative Committee member
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Drug Information and Library Science (DILS) section committee member (Professional Resources Committee and Certificate and Credentialling Needs Assessment Committee)
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Veterinary Pharmacy Job Analysis Panel Member
Invited Lectures and Conference Presentations:
NATIONAL
Forsythe L, Boatright K. To Err is Human: A Case Application of Error Management and Prevention. CE session presented at: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention; 2024 Jun 20-25; Austin, TX.
Boatright K, Forsythe L. When Patients Won’t Cooperate: Practical Solutions to Improve Medication Compliance in Companion Animals. CE session presented at: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention; 2024 Jun 20-25; Austin, TX.
Forsythe L. DEA Compliance Part 1: Why the Concern. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Forsythe L. DEA Compliance Part 2: Drug-Seeking Clients. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Forsythe L. DEA Compliance Part 3: Regulations and Compliance. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Forsythe L. To Err is Human. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Forsythe L. Compounded Medications Part 1: Balancing Benefits and Risks. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Forsythe L. Compounded Medications Part 2: High-Risk Dosage Forms and Selecting a Compounding Pharmacy. CE session presented at: Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC); 2024 Feb 24.
Gardner H, Forsythe L, Wittenberg L. Lecture Series - Targeted Therapies: Pre-Clinical and Pharmacologic Considers. CE session presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Novel Oncology Therapeutics: Targeting Hope Live Virtual Course; 2023 Aug 25.
Gardner H, Forsythe L, Wittenberg L. Moderated by: Lana S. Interactive Discussion - Targeted Therapies: Pre-Clinical and Pharmacologic Considers. CE session presented at the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Novel Oncology Therapeutics: Targeting Hope Live Virtual Course; 2023 Aug 25.
Boatright K, Forsythe L. Substitution Permissible? A Discussion About Generic Medications. CE session presented at: American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention; 2023 Jul 14-18; Denver, CO.
Forsythe L, Boatright K. Working with Pharmacies: Improving Communication and Reducing Errors. CE session presented at: American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum; 2023 Jun 15-17; Philadelphia, PA.
Forsythe L. The Ins and Outs of Veterinary Compounding. Online CE session for the US Vet Show – Chicago. 2023 May 18-19.
Cooking Up Your Medications Lecture and Lab. Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Annual Meeting, 2023 Mar 18.
To Err is Human. Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Annual Meeting, 2023 Mar 17.
Compounded Medications – Risks versus Benefits. Veterinary Information Network (VIN) Student Rounds. 2023 Mar 3.
Controlled Substance Security Panel Presentation. VetPartners Annual Meeting. 2023 Feb 18.
When the Med Doesn't Fit the Patient, Make a New Medication. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, 2022 Jul 29.
Client Education to Facilitate Medication Compliance. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, 2022 Jun 25.
Controlled Substances: Why so many regulations? American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, 2022 Jun 25.
VIN Student Rounds – Pharmacology Month. (4 30-minute presentations) Jul 2021.
Controlled Substance Requirements and How to Comply. DEA Virtual Opioid and Diversion Awareness Session. 2021 Mar 2 and 11.
Veterinary Pharmacy Education – Fitting in Teaching When You Have a Pharmacy to Run. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) Annual Conference; 2020 Jun 28.
Pharmaceutical Challenges in Sheltering. The Association for Animal Welfare and Advancement (AWAA) Annual Conference; 2020 Jun 16.
Controlled Substance Management in Practice. Western Veterinary Conference (WVC); 2020 Feb 18.
In-House Compounding: Do's and Don'ts in General Practice. Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC); 2019 Oct 25.
Navigating the Muddy Waters of Pharmacy: Improving Communication & Reducing Errors. Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC); 2019 Oct 25.
Best Practices for Managing Opioids and Other Controlled Substances – What's Required and Practical Applications. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual conference; 2019 Aug 3.
Applying USP <800> To Your Practice. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum; 2019 Jun 7.
Individualized Treatment Options for Veterinary Patients. World Compounding Conference (WCC); 2018 Oct 27.
Compounding: Heal Your Patients but Stay Out of the Headlines. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention; 2018 Jul 13.
The Current State of Compounded Medications and How It Affects Your Practice. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum; 2018 Jun 15.
Behind the Scenes of Regulation Implementation. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) Annual Meeting; 2018 Jun 11.
Developing a Veterinary Pharmacy Elective. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) annual meeting; 2016 Jun 13; Manhattan, KS.
Transdermal Fluoxetine and the Feline Patient. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) annual meeting; 2016 Jun 13; Manhattan, KS.
STATE
Forsythe L. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Preventing Veterinary Medication Errors. Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA) Annual Conference. 2024 Apr 6. Columbus, OH.
Forsythe L. DEA Compliance is Preventative Care for the Practice – 3-part series. Keystone Veterinary Conference by PVMA. 2023 Aug 17-20. Hershey, PA.
Forsythe L, Boatright K. Working with Pharmacies: Improving Communication and Reducing Errors. Live virtual CE session presented at: Maine Pharmacists Association meeting; 2023 May 24.
1. Keynote: Antimicrobial Stewardship/One Health Panel. Three Rivers Veterinary Conference by PVMA; 2022 Nov 13.
2. Controlled Substances. Three Rivers Veterinary Conference by PVMA; 2022 Nov 13.
3. Drug Compounding. Three Rivers Veterinary Conference by PVMA; 2022 Nov 13.
4. Medication Counseling and Improved Compliance. Three Rivers Veterinary Conference by PVMA; 2022 Nov 12.
5. Euthanasia Alternatives. ISVMA Webinar. June 2021.
6. Teaching Clients – Providing Appropriate Drug Information. Fall Conference. 2021 Oct 29.
7. Collection of Pharmacy Topics for General Practitioners. Three Rivers Veterinary Conference by PVMA; 2019 Nov 2.
8. When Your Patient Has Fur: Filling Veterinary Prescriptions in the Retail Pharmacy. Western Pharmacy Exchange (WPE); 2019 Apr 13.
9. Supplement and Cannabis Use in Veterinary Patients. UC Davis Winter Conference; 2019 Feb 10.
10. USP 800 and California Compounding Regulations Update. Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association (NSJVMA) Annual Meeting; 2018 Nov 1.
11. Compounding Update for the Veterinary Technician. UC Davis Back to School Veterinary Technician Conference; 2018 Jul 21.
12. Figuring Out Fluids. UC Davis Back to School Veterinary Technician Conference; 2017 Jul 23.
13. Pharmacy Math Review. UC Davis Back to School Veterinary Technician Conference; 2017 Jul 23.
14. Compounding: Love It, Hate It, Gotta Have It. UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Winter Conference; 2017 Feb 8.
15. Risk Factors for Adverse Effects of Piroxicam in Dogs with Cancer. Abstract presentation at: Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference; 2016 Apr 28; West Lafayette, IN.
16. Compounding – What the Veterinarian Needs to Know. Central Western Indiana Veterinary Medical Association (CWIVMA) monthly meeting; 2016 Feb 19; Lafayette, IN.
LOCAL
1. Veterinary Pharmacy Training and Careers. UIC College of Pharmacy Student Society of Veterinary Pharmacists. 2023 Mar 7.
2. A Horse of a Different Color – Veterinary Pharmacy as a Career Path. University of Findlay College of Pharmacy Career Path Elective. 2022 Oct 25.
3. A Horse of a Different Color – Veterinary Pharmacy as a Career Path. UIC College of Pharmacy Dean's Leadership Forum. 2022 Oct 20.
4. Drug Diversion in Healthcare – The Elephant in the Room. Anesthesia Technician Rounds. 2021 Aug 10.
5. Intern Rounds Presentation on Pharmacy Topics; 2021 Jul 16.
6. About Veterinary Pharmacy. American College of Veterinary Pharmacists (ACVP) Student Chapter, Butler College of Pharmacy; 2021 Oct 12.
7. Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Rounds. University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital; 2021 Oct 8.
8. Navigating the Muddy Waters of Pharmacy: Improving Communication and Reducing Errors. Fall Conference; 2020 Dec 2.
9. Opioid Compliance: Federal Laws and Regulations. Fall Conference; 2020 Dec 2.
10. Compounding the Issue: How to Make Compounded Medications Work for Your Practice. Fall Conference; 2020 Dec 2.
11. Compounding – What the Veterinarian Needs to Know. Seminar presented at: The Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine; 2015 Oct 2.
Books Authored or Co-Authored:
- Forsythe L, Gochenauer A. Drug Compounding for Veterinary Practitioners. Manuscript accepted by Wiley. Expected print availability late 2023.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Forsythe L. PAWSitively Painful Drug Diversion. Ohio Pharmacist 2024 July/August; 73(4).
Forsythe L. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Preventing Veterinary Medication Errors. Ohio Pharmacist. 2024 May/June; 73(3).
Forsythe L. Determining Safety & Efficacy of Transdermal Drugs in Cats. Clinician’s Brief. November 2023. Available at: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/transdermal-drug-administration-cats-delivery.
Ullal TV, Marks SL, Evenhuis JV, Figueroa ME, Pomerantz LK, Forsythe LR. Evaluation of gastroprotectant administration in hospitalized cats in a tertiary referral hospital. J Feline Med Surg. 2023 Oct; 25(10): 1098612X231201769. doi: 10.1177/1098612X231201769. PMID: 37874311.
Forsythe L. Some Knock-Knock Jokes Just Aren’t Funny – What to do When the DEA Comes Knocking. Keystone Veterinarian. Summer 2023.
Forsythe L. Top 3 Compounded Drugs That Can Be Administered Transdermally in Cats. Clinician’s Brief. August 2023. Early online release available at: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/transdermal-drugs-oral-cats-medication-absorption-side-effects.
Forsythe L. Wielding the Perfect Potion. Today’s Veterinary Business. 2023 Jun 2. Available at: https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/wielding-the-perfect-potion/.
Hung CC, Varga C, Reinhart JM, Maddox CW, Dilger RN, Forsythe L, Stevenson AK, Franklin-Guild RJ, Paul NC, Ramachandran A. Assessing the urinary concentration of nitrofurantoin and its antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus pseudintermedius, and Enterococcus faecium isolated from dogs with urinary tract infections. Front Vet Sci. 2023 Jul 10. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1189374.
1. Mitek AE, Keating S, Weir WB, McMichael M, Forsythe L, McNeil L, Seals C, Boozell G, Fuson H, Xiu Y, Hague DW. Veterinary Education's Role in the Opioid Epidemic: Integration of an Online Safe Opioid Prescribing Course into the Core Curriculum. J Vet Med Educ. 2023;50(2):162-166. doi:10.3138/jvme-2021-0011.
2. Reinhart JM, de Oliveira GAR, Forsythe L, Li Z. Pharmacokinetics of a 503B Outsourcing Facility-Produced Theophylline in Dogs. PLoS One. 2022;17(1):e0262336. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262336.
3. Cerreta AJ, Reinhardt JM, Forsythe LR, O'Connor MR, Tang K, Cox S, Keller KA. Bioencapsulation is a feasible method of terbinafine administration in Emydomyces testavoransinfected Western pond turtles (Actinemys marmorata). Am J Vet Res. 2022 Dec 9. https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.22.08.0138.
4. Forsythe L. Safeguarding Controlled Substances in Practice. Today's Veterinary Practice. November/December 2022.
5. Gochenauer A, Forsythe L. What you should know about compounding. Today's Veterinary Practice. July/August 2021.
6. Kritchevsky J, Olave C, Tinkler S, Tropf M, Ivester K, Forsythe L, Couetil L. A randomized, controlled trial to determine the effect of levothyroxine in Standardbred racehorses. Equine Vet J. 2021 Jun 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.13480
7. Johnson LR, Weaver PG, Forsythe LE, Thomasy SM, Knych HK. Drug content on receipt and over time for compounded formulations of famciclovir. J Feline Med. Surg. 2020.
8. Gochenauer AE, Holmes ER, Barber KE, Forsythe LR. The Current Landscape of Veterinary Compounding in the Pharmacy Setting. IJPC 2019: 23(5): 422-427.
9. Gochenauer AE, Rishniw R, Holmes ER, Forsythe LR. The Current Landscape of Veterinary Compounding in the Veterinary Setting. IJPC 2019; 23(5): 428-433.
10. Forsythe LE. Feline Transdermal Formulation Considerations. IJPC 2017; 21(6): 446-452.
11. van Haaften KA, Eichstadt Forsythe LR, Stelow EA, Bain MJ. Effects of a Single Pre-appointment Dose of Gabapentin on Signs of Stress in Cats During Transportation and Veterinary Examination. JAVMA 2017; 251(10): 1175-1181.
12. Eichstadt LR, Corriveau LA, Moore GE, Knipp GT, Cooper BR, Gwin WE. Absorption of Transdermal Fluoxetine Compounded in a Lipoderm Base Compared to Oral Fluoxetine in Client-owned Cats. IJPC 2017; 21(3): 242-246.
13. Moghadam G, Eichstadt LR. Consultation for Human, Veterinary, and Compounded Medications. IJPC 2017; 21(2): 111-115.
14. Eichstadt LR. When to Compound Medications for Veterinary Patients. IJPC 2017; 21(1): 19-21.
15. Eichstadt LR, Moore GE, Childress MO. Risk Factors for Treatment-Related Adverse Events in Cancer-Bearing Dogs Receiving Piroxicam. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology 2016.
16. Eichstadt LR. Compounding Transdermal Medications for Feline Patients. IJPC 2016; 20(4): 271-274.
17. Eichstadt LR, Davidson GS. To Compound or Not to Compound: A Veterinary Transdermal Discussion. IJPC 2014; 18(5): 366-369.
Conference Proceedings:
Forsythe L, Boatright K. To Err is Human: A Case Application of Error Management and Prevention. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, June 20-25, 2024.
Boatright K, Forsythe L. When Patients Won’t Cooperate: Practical Solutions to Improve Medication Compliance in Companion Animals. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, June 20-25, 2024.
1. Whittington JK, Forsythe LR. The Opioid Epidemic and Why a Human Health Crisis Matters in Vet Med. ExoticsCon, Boston, MA, August 20 – 24, 2023.
2. Whittington JK, Forsythe LR. Compounding Considerations and Making Modified Pharmaceuticals Work for Our Patients. ExoticsCon, Boston, MA, August 20 – 24, 2023.
3. Forsythe L. Controlled Substances in Veterinary Practices: 3 Tips to Maintain DEA Compliance. 2023 Apr 12.
4. Forsythe L. What is GFI #256 and how does it impact my practice? DVM 360 online article. 2023 Mar 7.
5. Forsythe L. Don't Give Over-the-Counter Medications to Your Pet. Pet Columns. University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. 31 Mar 2023.
6. Forsythe L. When the Med Doesn't Fit the Patient, Make a New Medication. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, Philadelphia, PA, July 29 – August 2, 2022.
7. Forsythe L. Controlled Substances: Why so many regulations? American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, Austin, TX, June 23 – 25, 2022.
8. Forsythe L. Client Education to Facilitate Medication Compliance. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, Austin, TX, June 23 – 25, 2022.
9. Forsythe L. In-House Compounding: Do's and Don'ts in General Practice. Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC), Reno, NV, October 23-26, 2019.
10. Boatright K and Forsythe L. Navigating the Muddy Waters of Pharmacy: Improving Communication & Reducing Errors. Wild West Veterinary Conference (WWVC), Reno, NV, October 23-26, 2019.
11. Forsythe L. Best Practices for Managing Opioids and Other Controlled Substances – What's Required and Practical Applications. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, Washington, DC, August 2-6, 2019.
12. Forsythe L. Applying USP <800> To Your Practice. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, Phoenix, AZ, June 6-8, 2019.
13. Forsythe L. Compounding: Heal Your Patients but Stay Out of the Headlines. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, Denver, CO, July 13-17, 2018.
14. Forsythe L. The Current State of Compounded Medications and How It Affects Your Practice. Proceedings American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum, Seattle, Washington, June 14-16, 2018.
Abstracts and Select Poster Presentations:
Oestreich JH, Parker D, Mills J, Forsythe L, Trevino E, VanAtta C, Colchagoff L, Guy JW. Formation of a Committee to Enhance Faculty & Staff Well-being in a College of Pharmacy. American Journal of Pharmacy Education.
Paushter AM, Foss KD, Hague DW, Reinhart JM, Forsythe LE. Disposition and Bioequivalence of a Single-Dose Compounded and Commercial Extended Release Levetiracetam in Healthy Dogs. American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum. 2023 Jun 14-17.
1. Forsythe L, Barazowski J. Assessment of Accuracy and Precision of Four Methods of Monitoring In-Use Volume of Multi-Dose Controlled Substance Vials. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) Annual Meeting 2023.
2. Barazowski J, Forsythe L, Gochenauer A. Assessment and Categorization of Medication Errors in a Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Society of Veterinary Hospital Pharmacists (SVHP) Annual Meeting 2023.
3. Wagner J, Reinhart RM, Forsythe L, Foss K. Stability of Compounded Levetiracetam Solution Over Time. 34th ESVN-ECVN Symposium Congress 2022.
4. Bertin FR, Forsythe LE, Kritchevsky JE. Effects of high doses of levothyroxine sodium on serum concentrations of triiodothyronine and thyroxine in horses. AJVR 2019. 80(6): 565-571.
Service to Disciplinary and Professional Societies:
- Animal Medicine Diversion Advisory Committee Member
- Academy of Veterinary Educators (AVE) Credentialing Committee Member