Read about this bill ACTION ALERT Enter Your Zip Code: Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on emailMore Sharing Services Oppose the Fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2014 Tell Congress to oppose mandatory prescription writing! On February 10, Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT-4th) reintroduced the so-called “Fairness to Pet Owners Act” (H.R. 4023). Like its predecessor in the previous Congress, H.R. 1406, the legislation would require a veterinarian to provide a client with a written prescription for domesticated household animals, whether or not requested by the client. The veterinarian would be prohibited from charging for the prescription or asking a client to sign a liability waiver related to writing the prescription. The legislation, cosponsored by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3rd), was referred to the House Energy & Commerce Committee. While currently reviewing the legislation, the AVMA was vehemently opposed to similar language in the 112th Congress. It is burdensome and unnecessary to require a written prescription be provided, regardless of whether or not the client is having the prescription filled by the veterinarian. Clients already have the flexibility to fill a prescription at their veterinary clinic or off-site at a pharmacy of their choice. The AVMA is supportive of a client’s right to choose where they have their prescription filled. avmacan.avma.org/avma/issues/alert/?alertid=63099296
Posted on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:29:52 +0000
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