DISPENSING & LABELING MEDICATION

1. DISPENSING & LABELING MEDICATION

2. DISPENSING MEDICATION • Requires knowledge of math and laws that govern how a medication is packaged and labeled • It is critical that medication is given in the right amount and that the directions for the client are clear and correct

3. LABELING REQUIREMENTS BY LAW • Name of veterinarian, address, phone, clinic name • Patient’s name and species • Name of medication, concentration, and number of units dispensed

4. LABELING REQUIREMENTS BY LAW • Directions for use, including route of administration, and dosing interval ex: 3x/day for 5 days • Date • Warning statement: For Veterinary Use Only

5. Medication Labels Wild Wood Veterinary Hospital Melvin Turner, DVM 128 Clearbrook Drive Colorado Springs, CO 75074 (719) 954-1169 Client/Patient Name:___________________________________________ Species:___________ Beth Lowery – Fido Canine Medication:__________________________________________________ Amount:__________________________ Clavamox 25mls Directions for use: ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Give 2 mls twice a day until gone Date:_______________________ For Veterinary Use Only. 11/28/2014