Alabama § 34-29-77.1
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-29-77.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-29-77.1.
(a) A VCPR remains with the licensed veterinarian who established the initial VCPR and remains valid with other licensed veterinarians within the practice premises where the written or electronic medical records of the patient are kept.
(b)(1) A licensed veterinarian may not prescribe or dispense drugs without a VCPR.
(2) A VCPR may not be established for the sole purpose of drug sales.
(3) Telemedicine may not be used to establish a VCPR.
(c) Within a VCPR, a prescription may be refilled for not more than one year from the initial prescription date unless medically prohibited or restricted or prohibited by state or federal law, rule, or regulation.
(d) A new VCPR shall be reestablished annually by the date that the previous VCPR was established. If not reestablished annually, a VCPR is not valid.
(e)(1) A licensed veterinarian may communicate by means of teletriage with an individual if:
a. An emergency occurs outside of a valid VCPR;
b. The individual has not had a valid VCPR established in the previous 12 months; or
c. The individual contacting the licensed veterinarian is not a client.
(2) In teletriage, a diagnosis or treatment may not be rendered. The individual and licensed veterinarian may arrange an in-person visit or the licensed veterinarian may refer the patient and individual to another licensed veterinarian for assessment and treatment.
(f) If an emergency occurs within a valid VCPR and the veterinarian who established the original VCPR is not available to examine the patient, the veterinarian may communicate the changes in protocol to the client by means of telemedicine and provide consultation, issue recommendations, or refer the client to another licensed veterinarian.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-29-77.1
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