Rhode Island H7603 mandates veterinarians to consult with animal owners when prescribing and dispensing drugs.

Rhode Island H7603 requires veterinarians to offer consultations to animal owners whenever a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that animal patient. The consultation must include the drug's name and description, manufacturer, route of administration, dosage, duration of therapy, potential adverse effects, special directions for use and storage, actions for missed doses, and any relevant warnings from the manufacturer. This act allows veterinarians to delegate the consultation to registered veterinary technicians or assistants. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H7603 mandates veterinarians to consult with animal owners when prescribing and dispensing drugs.

Rhode Island H7603 requires veterinarians to offer consultations to animal owners whenever a drug is prescribed and dispensed for that animal patient. The consultation must include the drug's name and description, manufacturer, route of administration, dosage, duration of therapy, potential adverse effects, special directions for use and storage, actions for missed doses, and any relevant warnings from the manufacturer. This act allows veterinarians to delegate the consultation to registered veterinary technicians or assistants. The requirement takes effect on January 1, 2027.