M-8, r. 11 - Regulation respecting the labelling and packaging of medications intended for animals

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chapter M-8, r. 11
Regulation respecting the labelling and packaging of medications intended for animals
Veterinary Surgeons Act
(chapter M-8, s. 6.1, 1st par., subpar. 2).
1. A veterinary surgeon who prepares a prescription shall enter, on the label of the medication,
(1)  the name, address and telephone number of the establishment;
(2)  the client’s name;
(3)  the identification or description of the animal or group of animals;
(4)  the name of the veterinarian prescribing it;
(5)  the generic and trade name of the medication, the quantity, the dosage and, where applicable,
(a)  the concentration of the medication, if necessary;
(b)  the method of administering the medication;
(c)  the particular method of conserving the medication;
(d)  special precautions;
(e)  the expiry date; and
(f)  the waiting period before the animal product is fit for human consumption;
(6)  the date of preparation; and
(7)  the number of renewals remaining.
O.C. 1148-2000, s. 1.
2. Section 1 does not apply to a medication delivered in the manufacturer’s original container, provided that the following conditions are met:
(1)  the veterinary surgeon who prepares a prescription has entered on the label of such medication: the name, address and telephone number of the establishment or, if he does not use an establishment name, the name of the person preparing the prescription and the prescription number;
(2)  the information referred to in paragraph 5 of section 1 appears on the container;
(3)  the medication is intended for licence use.
O.C. 1148-2000, s. 2.
3. All medications shall be packaged in safe containers.
O.C. 1148-2000, s. 3.
4. (Omitted).
O.C. 1148-2000, s. 4.
REFERENCES
O.C. 1148-2000, 2000 G.O. 2, 5123