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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) A licensed veterinarian may write prescriptions. Pharmacists shall give the prescriptions written by a licensed veterinarian the same recognition given the prescriptions of persons holding an unlimited license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine.
(b) A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist before a licensed veterinarian dispenses or prescribes a prescription product.
(c) Veterinary prescription products, including drugs and immunizing products restricted by state and federal law for use by licensed veterinarians, may not be diverted or transferred to an individual for use on an animal if there is not a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship with the original prescribing veterinarian.
(d) If a veterinarian prescribes a drug for the client's animal, upon request, the veterinarian shall provide the prescription to the client, unless prohibited by state or federal law or to prevent inappropriate use.
(e) This subsection does not apply to:
(1) livestock (as defined by IC 15-11-5-1); or
(2) an animal immunized by its owner.
An individual may not immunize an animal for a fee unless the individual is a veterinarian or under the direct supervision of a veterinarian.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-38.1-4-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-38-1-4-5/
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