Ariz. Admin. Code § 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.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-11-807

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, effective February 4, 2005 (Supp. 05-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 4070, effective December 4, 2006 (Supp. 06-4).