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FDCA 501(a)(5) citations

Use of veterinary prescription drug(s) without a prescription

FDA investigators cited FDCA 501(a)(5) 792 times at 611 facilities in the inspection citations FDA publishes, most recently in an inspection that ended Sep 22, 2026. A citation is an observation listed on Form FDA 483 at the end of an inspection; it is not a final agency decision.

Citations by fiscal year

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201933
201827
201770

Recent citations

The latest inspections that cited this section. Facility names link to each facility's FDA record.

Inspection endedFacilityCountryObservation
Sep 22, 2026Scott BoneUnited StatesYou administered a veterinary prescription drug(s) without the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Mar 10, 2026Old Carolina FarmUnited StatesYou administered an expired drug to a food-producing animal.
Feb 13, 2026S&C Livestock, LLCUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Nov 21, 2025JT PenningtonUnited StatesYou administered a veterinary prescription drug(s) without the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Aug 7, 2025David J. Frahm, SrUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Feb 4, 2025Alvin ZimmermanUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Mar 6, 2024Blake MaloneUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Jul 19, 2023Blaken FarmsUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Jun 7, 2023Larry FryfogleUnited StatesYou administered a veterinary prescription drug(s) without the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
May 2, 2023Jesse KingUnited StatesYou administered a veterinary prescription drug(s) without the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Nov 17, 2022I.G. RaakUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Nov 2, 2022Neil MartinUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Sep 16, 2022Emmons LivestockUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Jul 28, 2022Jacobus DeGroot Dairies #1United StatesYou administered an expired drug to a food-producing animal.
Jun 29, 2022Golden Dakota Farms, LLCUnited StatesYou administered a veterinary prescription drug(s) without the lawful written or oral order of a licensed veterinarian.
Mar 17, 2022Brad Grate Dairy FarmUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Feb 18, 2022Hellermann DairyUnited StatesYou used an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary/client/patient relationship.
Nov 8, 2021Sozinho Dairy Inc. #1United StatesAdministration of a drug for conditions not prescribed.
Jun 23, 2021Kim RedmonUnited StatesAdministration of a drug for conditions not specified in its labeling.
Mar 4, 2020Penokee Range HolsteinsUnited StatesExpired drug(s) were observed in the drug storage area.
Mar 2, 2020R And D AdamsUnited StatesUse of an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary client-patient relationship.
Mar 2, 2020Roll-N-View Farms LLCUnited StatesAdministration of a drug for conditions not specified in its labeling and prescribed.
Feb 27, 2020Circle G Farm & Feedlots IncUnited StatesUse of an animal drug in a manner contrary to label directions without benefit of a valid veterinary client-patient relationship.
Feb 27, 2020Circle G Farm & Feedlots IncUnited StatesExpired drug(s) were observed in the drug storage area.
Feb 4, 2020Ken Thomas FarmUnited StatesExpired drug(s) were observed in the drug storage area.

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