§ 12-315-305 — Prescribing medication through telemedicine

Colorado § 12-315-305

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 12: Professions
• Art.: Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and Veterinary Professional Associates

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(1) (a) Except as
provided in subsection (3) of this section, only a licensed veterinarian with an
established veterinarian-client-patient relationship may prescribe medication
through telemedicine.

(b) A licensed veterinarian shall use professional judgment when
determining if it is appropriate to prescribe medication through telemedicine.

(2) A licensed veterinarian who prescribes medication through telemedicine
is subject to the limitations on prescriptions specified in section 12-30-109.

(3) In accordance with section 12-315-105 (2)(b), a licensed veterinarian who
does not have an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship with an animal
and its owner may use telemedicine to administer, distribute, or dispense a
prescription drug that has been prescribed by another licensed veterinarian who
has an established veterinarian-client-patient relationship.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2024: Entire part added, (HB 24-1048), ch. 110, p. 345, � 3, effective August 7.