Prescription Policy

Our Prescription Policy:

Prescriptions via online pharmacies are available with a current veterinarian-client-patient relationship. This is called a VCPR and the State of Iowa defines it as such: A valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship shall be established before prescription drugs or medications may be dispensed or a prescription released. All drugs or medications administered, prescribed or dispensed shall be documented in the patient’s medical record.

As long as a valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship is maintained, we can provide a written prescription for your pet’s medication if you wish to fill it from another online pharmacy or a local pharmacy, not directed through a veterinary distributor, that can be picked up in-person. We cannot mail, fax, e-mail or verbally approve prescriptions over the phone due to the potentially unethical values of certain pharmacies and liabilities. We respect your option to fill your pet’s medication at the pharmacy of your choice and accept that you are assuming the responsibility and liability for your choice, and for notifying us when you need a written prescription. An original, signed copy of the prescription can be picked up at the clinic. Please allow a 24-hour notice for us to create the written prescription.

We thank you for your understanding in this matter.