Which term describes the act of giving the product to the owner after criteria are met?

• A. Supplying
• B. Dispensing
• C. Prescribing
• D. Administering

Answer: (B)

Dispensing is the process of preparing and handing a prescribed medicine to the client, with the correct product, dose, form, and labeled instructions after all checks are satisfied. It involves not only supplying the product but also ensuring the owner receives clear administration and storage guidance, dose timing, duration, and safety warnings, and that the product is appropriate for the patient. This differs from prescribing, which is the veterinarian’s act of authorizing the medication; supplying, which can be broader and not always tied to a specific prescription or client-facing labeling; and administering, which describes giving the medication to the patient or owner to give to the patient, rather than delivering the medication to the owner with the proper instructions.