R3-11-807. Dispensing a Controlled Substance or Prescription-only Drug

A. When dispensing a controlled substance: 1. A dispensing veterinarian or personnel who are not veterinarians 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 container. 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 medical record and ensure that the label complies with R3-11- 502 and state and federal laws before the controlled substance is dispensed. B. When dispensing a prescription-only drug: 1. A dispensing veterinarian or personnel who are not veterinarians 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.