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N.Y. EDN Law § 6715

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Dispensing information to be provided by veterinarians

Official statutory text

§ 6715. Dispensing information to be provided by veterinarians. 1.\nEach time a veterinarian initially prescribes or dispenses a drug to a\ndog, cat, or rabbit for use outside the office, the veterinarian shall\nprovide to the owner of such animal, or his or her agent, the following\ninformation:\n (a) the name and description of the drug;\n (b) directions for use, including, if applicable, any actions to be\ntaken in the event of a missed dose;\n (c) if available, manufacturer instructions for proper storage;\n (d) any common reasonably anticipated adverse effects associated with\nthe use of such drug; and\n (e) if available, manufacturer precautions and relevant warnings.\n 2. The provisions of paragraphs (d) and (e) of subdivision one of this\nsection shall only apply when the manufacturer has made available\ninformation for the specific animal species to which such drug is\nprescribed or dispensed pursuant to subdivision one of this section.\n 3. The information to be provided pursuant to subdivision one of this\nsection shall be provided in writing or orally and the method of\ndisclosure shall be noted in the patient medical record.\n

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