Requires veterinarians to issue prescriptions in the name of animal owners and prohibits unauthorized possession of prescribed drugs.
This bill mandates that veterinarians issue prescriptions for animals in the name of the animal owner and requires the prescription to identify the animal's name. It prohibits individuals not named on the prescription from possessing the prescribed medication. The bill also requires veterinarians to review prescription monitoring information before prescribing controlled substances. Additionally, it mandates that the Prescription Monitoring Program include information about controlled substances prescribed by veterinarians and allows certain authorized personnel to access this information.
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