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Texas Occupations Code - OCC § 563.054. Administration of Dangerous Drugs

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A veterinarian may:

(1) administer or provide dangerous drugs to a patient in the veterinarian's office, or on the patient's premises, if the drugs are used or required to meet the needs of the veterinarian's patients;

(2) delegate the administration or provision of dangerous drugs to a person who:

(A) is qualified and properly trained;  and

(B) acts under the veterinarian's supervision;  and

(3) itemize and receive compensation for the administration or provision of the dangerous drugs under Subdivision (1).

(b) This section does not permit a veterinarian to maintain a pharmacy for the retailing of drugs without complying with applicable laws.

(c) The administration or provision of dangerous drugs must comply with:

(1) laws relating to the practice of veterinary medicine;  and

(2) state and federal laws relating to dangerous drugs.

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