Who is responsible for ensuring the correct medication is dispensed?

The dispensing veterinarian holds the primary responsibility for ensuring that the correct medication is dispensed. This role involves verifying the appropriateness of the medication for the specific animal patient based on their diagnosis, history, and individual needs. The veterinarian must consider factors such as dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and any allergies the animal may have.

The dispensing veterinarian is the licensed professional in charge of making clinical judgments about medications, which means they must be thoroughly familiar with both the medications themselves and the particular circumstances of the patient. Thus, even though other team members like registered veterinary technicians and veterinary medication clerks play important supportive roles in the dispensing process, the ultimate accountability for ensuring the correct medication lies with the veterinarian.