Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 700-12-.07

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024
Rule 700-12-.07 - Drugs and Pharmacy
(1) A licensed veterinarian employed at a veterinary facility must ensure that the following criteria pertaining to drugs and the pharmacy are met:
(a) All controlled substances must be maintained in compliance with federal and state requirements.
(b) All pharmaceuticals dispensed must be properly labeled in accordance with state and federal requirements.
(c) Outdated pharmaceuticals must be separated, stored, returned or disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
(d) The pharmacy must be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
(e) If utilizing controlled substances, documentation of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration certificates must be on premises.
(f) All pharmaceuticals on the premises must be properly labeled with drug name, concentration or activity, and expiration date.
(g) A valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship must be established before prescription medications can be dispensed or prescriptions released.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 700-12-.07

Authority O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-25, 43-50-21, 43-50-41.

Original Rule entitled "Drugs and Pharmacy" adopted. F. Apr. 8, 2004; eff. Apr. 28, 2004.