Margie WilcoxUnder existing law, a licensed veterinarian is authorized to prescribe or administer any drug or medicine to any animal in his or her care
This bill would require dispensing veterinarians to notify animal owners of the option to purchase veterinary drugs from a pharmacy which carries them
Relating to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; to require dispensing veterinarians to notify animal owners of the option to purchase veterinary drugs from a pharmacy which carries them.
Under existing law, a licensed veterinarian is authorized to prescribe or administer any drug or medicine to any animal in his or her care
This bill would require dispensing veterinarians to notify animal owners of the option to purchase veterinary drugs from a pharmacy which carries them
Relating to the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; to require dispensing veterinarians to notify animal owners of the option to purchase veterinary drugs from a pharmacy which carries them.
Section 1
(a) Veterinary drugs shall be prescribed exclusively by licensed veterinarians. (b) The Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, by rule, shall require a dispensing veterinarian to notify an animal owner that prescription drugs and controlled substances may be available at a pharmacy and to provide a written prescription to the animal owner upon request.
Section 2
This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Agriculture and Forestry |
| Document Type | Document Location |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2019RS/PrintFiles/HB293-int.pdf |