Animals under the immediate care of a veterinarian.

Authors: Trim PN
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 32, Issue 1-2, pp 1, Jan 1984
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: General
Subject Terms: Ethics, Management, Veterinary profession
Article class: General Article

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Abstract: The sale of animal remedies is important in the maintenance of Certain categories of drugs can only be supplied by a
a stable veterinary service in New Zealand. However, such sales must never be allowed to cause the undermining of public confidence in the integrity and ampartiality of the veterinary profession. The need to clarify the meaning of “animal under the immediate care” and “bona fide client” is necessary because there are issues in the public eye which relate directly to a veterinarian’s responsibilities in the prescription and dispensing of certain drugs. Where a drug is restricted, the right to prescribe is vested solely in the veterinary profession. This drug may only be prescribed or dispensed for animals under the immediate care of a veterinarian. By implication this means that the animals to which the drug is to be administered are owned or under the direct control of a “bona fide client”. The veterinarian has been given the role of the steward over the administration of animal remedies, to prevent their misapplication. Rules and regulations controlling the use and sale of drugs, have been made to protect the client and the public…

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