Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 2032.2

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 2032.2 - Written Prescriptions

(a) A written order, by a veterinarian, for dangerous drugs, as defined by Section 4022 of Business and Professions Code, shall include the following information:

(1) The name, signature, address and telephone number of the prescribing veterinarian.

(2) The veterinarian's license number and his or her federal registry number if a controlled substance is prescribed.

(3) The name and address of the client.

(4) The species and name, number or other identifying information for the animal.

(5) The name, strength, and quantity of the drug(s).

(6) Directions for use, including, if applicable, withdrawal time.

(7) Date of issue.

(8) The number of refills.

(b) All drugs dispensed shall be labeled with the following information:

(1) Name, address and telephone number of the facility.

(2) Client's name.

(3) The species and name, number, or other identifying information for the animal.

(4) Date dispensed.

(5) Directions for use, including, if applicable, withdrawal time.

(6) The manufacturer's trade name of the drug or the generic names, strength (if more than one dosage form exists), and quantity of drug, and the expiration date when established by the manufacturer.

(7) Name of prescribing veterinarian.

(c) Pursuant to section 4170(a)(6) and (7) of the Business and Professions Code, veterinarians must notify clients that they have a choice to obtain either the medication or a written prescription and that they shall not be charged for the written prescription.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 2032.2

1. Renumbering and amendment of former section 2033.1 to section 2032.2 filed 5-25-2000; operative 6-24-2000 (Register 2000, No. 21).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) and new subsection (c) filed 9-27-2013; operative 1-1-2014 (Register 2013, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Section 4808, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4883, Business and Professions Code.