Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.225 - BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Subchapter 24.225.8 - Veterinary Dispensing Technicians
Rule 24.225.802 - VETERINARY DISPENSING TECHNICIAN SCOPE OF PRACTICE

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 24.225.802

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(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.

AUTH: 37-1-131, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, MCA

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