CO HB1274

Amends Colorado law to clarify that veterinarians may dispense compounded drugs from office stock only for treating an animal patient's emergency condition.

Limits the amount of compounded drug a veterinarian can dispense to the amount required to treat an animal patient's emergency condition for five days.

Repeals the previous definition of "patient" that limited compounding to companion animals, removing restrictions on compounding for food animals in emergency situations.

Modifies "office stock" definition to clarify compounded drugs can be stored without a specific animal patient indicated and subsequently administered to any animal patient.

Takes effect August 9, 2017, subject to a ninety-day referendum petition period; if challenged, the act requires approval by voters at the November 2018 general election.