Day: June 3, 2016

Prescription writing mandate is unnecessary for veterinarians

Congress is working to pass a federal mandate that would require veterinarians to provide a written copy of every prescription for a companion animal, whether or not the client needs or even wants it. This will place undue regulatory and administrative burdens on veterinarians and small businesses.

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June 3, 2016 No Comments

AVMA advocates against prescription mandate bill

AVMA Board of Directors Chair John de Jong in April told a House subcommittee that requiring veterinarians to provide portable prescriptions for all prescribed pet medications, regardless of whether clients request them, is unnecessary and unduly burdensome on veterinarians and small businesses

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June 3, 2016 No Comments