SB1286

Arizona SB1286 allows veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship and prescribe medications through electronic means, with certain.

Arizona SB1286 amends the state's statutes to allow veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship and prescribe medications through electronic means, subject to specific conditions. The veterinarian must be licensed, obtain informed consent from the client, and provide contact information. Prescriptions based solely on electronic examinations can be issued for up to 120 days but require an in-person examination for renewal. Controlled substances require an in-person physical examination or timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept.