§ 21-31.1-7. Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records.
(a) Packaging. A veterinary drug retailer shall deliver veterinary drugs to a client or client’s agent only in the original manufacturer’s package.
(b)(1) Prescriptions. A prescription is required for the dispensing of a prescription veterinary drug to any client; except that a prescription is not required for a veterinarian to dispense a veterinary drug directly to his or her client. A prescription may be refilled in accord with the veterinarian’s instructions for up to three months. A prescription is not required for wholesale transactions between distributors, provided that the person ordering prescription veterinary drugs shall furnish a permit number, a pharmacy license number, or veterinarian license number, and this number shall be recorded on the sales invoice for the transaction.
(2) A veterinarian may issue a prescription in writing by oral communication to the dispenser, by computer connection, or other means. When the prescription is not in writing, the dispenser shall reduce the veterinarian’s prescription to writing and include this record in the prescription files.
(3) The prescription must include: the name, address, and if written, the signature of the prescriber; the name and address of the patient/client; species for which prescribed; the name, strength and quantity of the drug; the date of issue; directions for use, withdrawal time, and cautionary statements.
(c) Prescription files. Dispensers shall maintain on file all prescriptions filled, and shall assign and record on the prescription a consecutive prescription number. The original date of filling of the prescription, the date of any refilling of the prescription and the initials of the person(s) dispensing the drug shall be recorded on either the face or the back of the prescription.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 172, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 21-31.1 - Veterinary Drugs
Section 21-31.1-1. - Legislative findings — Intent.
Section 21-31.1-2. - Definitions.
Section 21-31.1-3. - Power to make regulations.
Section 21-31.1-5. - Requirements for permit.
Section 21-31.1-6. - Denial of permit.
Section 21-31.1-7. - Packaging, prescriptions, labels, and records.
Section 21-31.1-8. - Label of dispensed veterinary drugs.
Section 21-31.1-9. - Records on veterinary drug transactions.
Section 21-31.1-10. - Record retention.
Section 21-31.1-11. - Inspections and samples.
Section 21-31.1-12. - Extra-label use.
Section 21-31.1-13. - Prohibited acts.
Section 21-31.1-14. - Suspension or revocation of permits.
Section 21-31.1-15. - Detention.
Section 21-31.1-16. - Seizure and condemnation.
Section 21-31.1-17. - Injunction proceedings.