N.J.S.A. 24:5-19 — Drugs dispensed by physicians, etc., or on written prescription

24:5-19. Drugs dispensed by physicians, etc., or on written prescription Nothing contained in this subtitle, except the provisions of section 24:5-10, shall be construed to apply to (1) any drug personally dispensed by any legally licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian in the course of his practice, or (2) any drug dispensed on a written prescription signed by a physician, dentist, or veterinarian (except a drug dispensed in the course of the conduct of a business of dispensing drugs pursuant to diagnosis by mail), if (a) such physician, dentist, or veterinarian is licensed by law to administer such drug, and (b) such drug bears a label containing the name and place of business of the dispenser, the serial number and date of such prescription, and the name of such physician, dentist, or veterinarian. Amended by L.1939, c. 320, p. 786, s. 30, eff. Jan. 1, 1940.

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