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Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and Telemedicine

The FDA has received questions from interested parties about Federal requirements related to a veterinarian’s role in dispensing prescription animal drugs and to the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) in the course of practice. The following Q&As only cover the veterinarian’s obligations under Federal law. Veterinarians should also consult their state licensing boards to determine if there are additional requirements at the state or local level.

Read the Q&As at FDA.

[Source: FDA]