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Regulation .12-1 Prescriptions.

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A.
A veterinarian may issue a prescription only under the following conditions:
(1)
A veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists; and
(2)
The veterinarian is willing to dispense the drug for the patient.
B.
A licensed veterinarian authorizing a pharmacist to dispense a veterinary prescription drug shall include the following in the prescription:
(1)
The name, address, telephone number, and license number of the veterinarian;
(2)
The name and address of the client;
(3)
Identification of the animal, through either name or number;
(4)
The species of the animal;
(5)
The name, quantity, and strength of the drug;
(6)
Directions for use;
(7)
Cautionary statements including, if applicable, expiration date and withdrawal time for slaughter or milk withholding, or both;
(8)
Date of issue;
(9)
Number of refills; and
(10)
The signature of the veterinarian.
C.
When issuing a prescription or dispensing a drug to a client, a veterinarian shall inform the client of the most common known side effects of the drug.
D.
A veterinarian or employee approved by a veterinarian may transmit prescriptions that are not controlled dangerous substances from the prescriber to a pharmacy chosen by a client, and note such action in the record of the animal belonging to the client. Acceptable methods of transmission include but are not limited to:
(1)
Facsimile; or
(2)
Encrypted computer transmission.
E.
A veterinarian may renew a prescription issued by another veterinarian from the same hospital for a client of that hospital if the veterinarian issuing the prescription renewal is in agreement with the need to continue treatment.
F.
A veterinarian may supply a veterinarian at a different veterinary hospital with a prescription drug to alleviate a shortage or supply a need, but may not fill a prescription for a client that has been written by a veterinarian who is not an employee of that hospital.
G.
A veterinarian shall have examined a patient at least once during the preceding 12-month period before renewing any prescription medication for a chronic condition. If an examination has not occurred, a prescription may not be renewed.