1. A. A dispensing veterinarian shall notify an animal owner that some prescription-only drugs and controlled substances may be available at a pharmacy by:

   1. 1. Stating the availability at or before the time of dispensing;
   2. 2. Posting a written statement that is visible to the animal owner; or
   3. 3. Providing the animal owner with written notification.

2. B. A dispensing veterinarian may provide a written, electronic, or telephonic prescription if requested by an animal owner and the dispensing veterinarian:

   1. 1. Has a valid doctor-patient relationship with the animal, and
   2. 2. Determines that providing the prescription is in the best interest of the animal.

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 31, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 1886, effective October 7, 2013 (Supp. 13-3).

Editor’s Note: The following Section was adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 which means that the Department did not submit notice of this rulemaking to the Secretary of State’s Office for publication in the Arizona Administrative Register; the Department did not submit these rules to the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council for review; the Department was not required to hold public hearings on these rules; and the Attorney General has not certified these rules.