Question #4 - Prescriptive Practice

True or False:

A licensed veterinarian may refuse to provide a written prescription to a client who does not wish to purchase the prescription item directly from the licensed veterinarian.

True

False


For Your Information

N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.1 sets forth standards for issuing prescription items. N.J.A.C. 13:44-4.1(e) requires a licensed veterinarian in the course of professional practice and an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship to provide a written prescription upon request.