Rule 24.225.802 - VETERINARY DISPENSING TECHNICIAN SCOPE OF PRACTICE(1) A veterinary dispensing technician, working in a veterinary retail facility licensed by the Board of Pharmacy, must:(a) create a written or electronic client record;(b) dispense veterinary prescription drugs upon receipt of a prescription order, standing order, or other order as authorized by a Montana licensed veterinarian;(c) consult with the prescribing veterinarian in order to clarify a prescription and/or other relevant information necessary to dispense the veterinary prescription drug;(d) dispense veterinary prescription drugs based on package size and quantity as provided by the manufacturer;(e) perform inventory control to remove expired or damaged drugs from stock, prevent returned drugs from being returned to stock, and ensure such drugs are not dispensed, distributed, or resold;(f) ensure the drug product and client information sheet match the prescription order and the information on the manufacturer's labeling with respect to drug, dosage form, strength, and quantity; and(g) comply with prescription labeling, recordkeeping, storage, security, and inventory control required of veterinary retail facilities, per ARM 24.174.1902.Mont. Admin. r. 24.225.802
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 84, Eff. 1/13/2024AUTH: 37-1-131, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, MCA