1. A. When dispensing a controlled substance:

   1. 1. A dispensing veterinarian or personnel who are not veterinarians but who are authorized by a veterinarian may:

      1. a. Select the controlled substance,
      2. b. Count the quantity of the controlled substance, and
      3. c. Place the controlled substance in a prescription container.

   2. 2. Licensed or unlicensed personnel may:

      1. a. Prepare labels,
      2. b. Prepare drug containers for controlled substances, or
      3. c. Record information required by state and federal laws.
   3. 3. A dispensing veterinarian shall review the label of a repackaged controlled substance and the patient’s medical record and ensure that the label complies with R3-11-502 and state and federal laws before the controlled substance is dispensed.

2. B. When dispensing a prescription-only drug:

   1. 1. A dispensing veterinarian or personnel who are not veterinarians but who are authorized by a veterinarian may:

      1. a. Repackage prescription-only drugs,
      2. b. Prepare labels,
      3. c. Prepare containers for prescription-only drugs, or
      4. d. Record information required by state or federal laws.
   2. 2. The dispensing veterinarian authorizing the dispensing shall ensure that records are maintained according to R3-11-502(K) and R3-11-502(L) and all state and federal laws are followed.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 3918, effective September 20, 2000 (Supp. 00-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 11 A.A.R. 5455, effective February 4, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4070, effective December 4, 2006 (Supp. 06-4).