4741-1-05. Prescribing, administering, and dispensing drugs  


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  • (A) As used in this rule, "drug" is defined in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code.

    (B) A licensed veterinarian may prescribe, administer or dispense a drug or biologic only in those cases in which he or she has a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR).

    (C) The licensed veterinarian must comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations in the prescribing, administering and dispensing of drugs.


Effective: 9/1/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/06/2017 and 02/06/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4741.03(C)(9)
Rule Amplifies: 4741.04, 4741.22
Prior Effective Dates: 02/01/1980, 11/30/2001, 11/15/2007