Section R3-11-807. Dispensing a Controlled Substance or Prescrip- tion-only Drug

A.      When dispensing a controlled substance:

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

a.        Select the controlled substance,

b.        Count the quantity of the controlled substance, and

c.        Place the controlled substance in a prescription con- tainer.

2.        Licensed or unlicensed personnel may:

a.        Prepare labels,

b.        Prepare drug containers for controlled substances, or

c.        Record information required by  state  and federal laws.

3.        A dispensing veterinarian shall review the label of a repackaged controlled substance and the patient’s medi- cal record and ensure that the label complies with R3-11- 502 and state and federal laws before the controlled sub- stance is dispensed.

B.       When dispensing a prescription-only drug:

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

a.        Repackage prescription-only drugs,

b.        Prepare labels,

c.        Prepare containers for prescription-only drugs, or

d.        Record  information  required  by  state  or  federal laws.

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, effec- tive February 4, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Amended by final

rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4070, effective December 4,

2006 (Supp. 06-4).