Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationships, Prescribing/Dispensing Animal Drugs and Telemedicine Federal Requirements Relevant to Aspects of Veterinary Practice

 

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

Federal Requirements Relevant to Aspects of Veterinary Practice

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.