The bill introduces a new section, 474.224, to the Florida Statutes, which mandates that veterinarians or authorized veterinary staff inform clients of their right to receive a written prescription for medications. Clients can choose to have their prescriptions filled at a pharmacy of their choice or at the veterinary establishment if it is able to do so. The bill defines "written prescription" to include both paper and electronic prescriptions and outlines the manner in which this information must be disclosed—verbally during in-person consultations or electronically during telehealth consultations.

Additionally, the bill requires that the client's choice regarding the prescription option be documented through a signed acknowledgment, which must be included in the patient's medical records. The acknowledgment form is specified in the bill and must not contain any statements regarding the efficacy or safety of using outside pharmacies. Furthermore, veterinary establishments are required to display a sign informing clients of their prescription options. The provisions of this section do not apply in cases where immediate medication dispensing is necessary for life preservation or when the prescription is for a controlled substance. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.