Federal law could affect mobile practice: Veterinarians express concern over drug access

摘要

Dr. Lisa S. Couper isn't allowed to carry some drugs she sees as essential for her mobile mixed animal practice. She is among Northern California veterinarians with ambulatory or mobile practices who said Drug Enforcement Administration officials toldthem that they are violating federal law if they routinely carry controlled substances in their vehicles."I wasn't aware that it was against the code until now," she said. "Now that I am, what do I do? What are the DEA's intentions?