§ 43-15.4-04 — Minimum standards for veterinary retail facilities

North Dakota § 43-15.4-04

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-15.4: Veterinary Prescription Drugs

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The following standards apply to veterinary retail facilities:
1. Veterinary prescription drugs dispensed by a veterinary retail facility pursuant to a
licensed veterinarian's prescription are for use on equidae, food-animals, and
nontraditional livestock only.
2. Veterinary dispensing technicians may not:
a. Dispense controlled substances.
b. Compound veterinary prescription drugs for the dispensing of a prescription.
c. Repackage veterinary prescription drugs for the dispensing of a prescription,
except that a veterinary dispensing technician may break down case lots of
veterinary prescription drugs, provided the seals on the individual containers are
not broken. Veterinary dispensing technicians may not open a container and
count out or measure out any quantity of a veterinary prescription drug.
d. Dispense medication for extra-label use.
3. Veterinary prescription drugs returned to a veterinary retail facility from a client must
be treated as damaged or outdated drugs. Returned drugs may not be returned to
stock or dispensed, distributed, or resold.
4. A veterinary dispensing technician may dispense veterinary prescription drugs for use
on equidae, food-animals, and nontraditional livestock on the basis of a written,
electronically transmitted, or oral order received from a licensed veterinarian or the
authorized agent of a licensed veterinarian. Only a veterinary dispensing technician
may receive an orally transmitted new or refill prescription.
5. A veterinary dispensing technician may refill a prescription only if the initial prescription
is issued indicating that a specific number of refills are authorized. A prescription may
not be refilled twelve or more months after the issuance date of the initial order.
6. A veterinary dispensing technician must file, or cause to be filed, any prescription, or a
copy thereof, which has been dispensed in the veterinary retail facility. The prescription
or a copy of the prescription must be preserved for at least three years after it has
been filled. The veterinary dispensing technician must furnish a copy of any
prescription to the party presenting it on the request of such party only.
7. Records of receipt and dispensing of legend drugs must be kept for three years and
may be audited by the state board of pharmacy.
8. All veterinary prescription drugs must be properly labeled when dispensed. A complete
label must include the following information:
a. Name, address, and telephone number of veterinarian.
b. Name of client.
c. Identification of animals or herds treated.
d. Date of treatment, prescribing, or dispensing of drug.
e. Name and quantity of the drug to be prescribed or dispensed.
f. Dosage and duration directions for use.
g. Cautionary statements, as needed.
h. Expiration date.
If that information is included in a manufacturer's label, it is unnecessary to repeat it on
the prescription label. If there is inadequate space on the label for complete
instructions, the veterinary dispensing technician shall provide additional information to
accompany the drug dispensed or prescribed.
9. Veterinary prescription drugs must be stored separately from over-the-counter drugs.
Drugs must be stored under conditions recommended by the manufacturer.