VETOES

[(g)] (H) This title does not limit the right of a general
merchant to sell:

(1)  Any nonprescription drug, medicine, or device;

(2)  Any commonly used household or domestic remedy;
or

(3)  Any farm remedy or ingredient for a spraying
solution, in bulk or otherwise.

(I) A DENTIST, PHYSICIAN, OR PODIATRIST WHO FAILS TO COMPLY
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION GOVERNING THE DISPENSING OF
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS SHALL:

(1)  HAVE THE DISPENSING PERMIT REVOKED; AND

(2)  BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS BY THE
APPROPRIATE LICENSING BOARD.

12-510.

(e) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, if an
authorized prescriber dispenses medication, the prescriber shall
label each container of the medication.

(2)  In addition to any other information required by
law, the authorized prescriber shall include on the label:

(i) The name and strength of the medication;

(ii) The date the prescription is dispensed;

(iii) The month and year when the medication
expires, if known; and

(iv) Any appropriate special handling

instructions regarding proper storage of the medication.

(3)  The labeling requirements of this subsection do
not apply if the authorized prescriber dispenses the medication:

(i) To an inpatient in a hospital or related
institution;

(ii) In an emergency situation;

[(iii) As a starter dose dispensed in the
regular course of the authorized prescriber's practice;] or

[(iv)] (III) As a sample medication dispensed
in the regular course of the authorized prescriber's practice.

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