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New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 6715. Dispensing information to be provided by veterinarians

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Each time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a drug to a dog, cat, or rabbit for use outside the office, the veterinarian shall provide to the owner of such animal, or his or her agent, the following information:

(a) the name and description of the drug;

(b) directions for use, including, if applicable, any actions to be taken in the event of a missed dose;

(c) if available, manufacturer instructions for proper storage;

(d) any common reasonably anticipated adverse effects associated with the use of such drug;  and

(e) if available, manufacturer precautions and relevant warnings.

2. The provisions of paragraphs (d) and (e) of subdivision one of this section shall only apply when the manufacturer has made available information for the specific animal species to which such drug is prescribed or dispensed pursuant to subdivision one of this section.

3. The information to be provided pursuant to subdivision one of this section shall be provided in writing or orally and the method of disclosure shall be noted in the patient medical record.

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