California Business and Professions Code

§ 4829.5

BPC § 4829.5 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 2 · Ch. 11 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)Each time a veterinarian initially prescribes, dispenses, or furnishes a dangerous drug, as defined in Section 4022, to an animal patient in an outpatient setting, the veterinarian shall offer to provide, verbally, in writing, or by email to the client, a consultation that includes the following information:

(1)The name and description of the dangerous drug.

(2)Route of administration, dosage form, dosage, duration of drug therapy, the duration of the effects of the drug, and the common severe adverse effects associated with the use of a short-acting or long-acting drug.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 475, Sec. 4. (AB 1399) Effective January 1, 2024.