MEP 3.5 VET

Question 1

can pharmacist diagnose conditions in animals

Answer 1

no, refer to vet med

Question 2

what is an NFA-VPS

Answer 2

non-food animal – Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Suitably Qualified Person (NFA-VPS)

medicines for Non food animal that can be supplied by a vet surgeon, a pharmacist or a suitably qualified person .

written rx not required

not accessible to public in a pharmacy

Question 3

what is a pom v

Answer 3

prescription only medicine that can only be prescribed by a vet surgeon and supplied by a vet surgeon or a pharmacist

written rx required.

Question 4

what is. pom - vps

Answer 4

Prescription only medicine that can be supplied by vet surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person

oral or written prescription

a written rx is only required if the supplier is not the prescriber

Question 5

AVM - GSL

Answer 5

Authorised vet medicine available on general sale

Question 6

what are the exempt medicines under sch 6 of the vet med regulations - exemptions for small pet animals (SAES)

Answer 6

An unlicensed veterinary medicine that does not
require a marketing authorisation because it meets
criteria laid out in Schedule 6 of the Veterinary
Medicines Regulations - Exemptions for small pet
animals.

Question 7

what are unauthorized vet med

Answer 7

unlicensed medicine that does not have a marketing authorisation and is not eligible for exemption through the SAES.

Question 8

who and when are Unauthorised vet medicines prescribed

Answer 8

• only prescribed by a vet surgeon under the cascade
• this include any human medicines used for animal

Question 9

what are the requirements for POM - V, POM- VPS, and medicines supplied under the vet cascade

Answer 9

1. Name, addy, number, qualification and signature of prescriber .&raquo_space; when sch 2 or 3 prescribed, the royal college of vet surgeons number of the prescriber must be included
2. name and addy of owner
3. identification and species of the animal and its address if different from owner’s addy
4. Date
5. Name, quantity, dose, and administration instructions of the medicine
6. any necessary warning and if relevant the withdrawal period
7. where appropriate a statement highlighting that the med is prescribed under thevet cascade
8. if the prescription is repeatable, the number of times it can be repeated
9. where sch 2 or 3 cd have been prescribed a statement: the item has been prescribed for an animal or herd under the care of the veterinarian’

Question 10

how long is the vet rx valid for

Answer 10

6 months or shorter if indicated by prescriber

Question 11

can a vet rx be repeated

Answer 11

yes, and all supplies must be made within 6 months or shorter (if indicated by prescriber)

Question 12

how long are CD vet med valid

Answer 12

sch 2, 3 and 4 CD valid for 28 days

Question 13

what administration instruction is not acceptable by the Vet medicine directorate (vmd)

Answer 13

as directed’ is not an acceptable administration instruction

Question 14

what is the withdrawal period

Answer 14

the time that must elapse
between when an animal receives a medicine
and when it can be used for food

Question 15

what is the statement for sch 2 or 3 cd for vet med

Answer 15

the item has been prescribed for an animal or herd under the care of the veterinarian’

Question 16

what is the vet cascade

Answer 16

exemption - when a medicine that has not been authorised for animals can be prescribed and supplied if the vet product is not available

it is unlawful to supply a human medicine against a vet rx unless prescribed by the vet surgeon and the cascade is stated

Question 17

what is the first choice of cascade

Answer 17

Supply a veterinary medicine with a GB or
UK-wide marketing authorisation for the
species and condition indicated

Question 18

what is the second choice for vet cascade

Answer 18

A veterinary medicine with a Northern Ireland
(NI)* marketing authorisation for the species
and condition indicated can be supplied

Question 19

what is the third choice for cascade

Answer 19

A GB, NI* or UK-wide veterinary medicine
licensed for another species or different
condition can be considered

Question 20

what is the fourth choice for vet med

Answer 20

4.a A GB, NI* or UK-wide licensed human medicine

OR

4.b A veterinary medicine authorised outside the
UK* can be considered

Question 21

what is the fifth vet cascade choice

Answer 21

an extemporaneous or a specially
manufactured medicine can be considered

Question 22

what is required for products not authorised in GP or uk wide (including those licensed in NI only)

Answer 22

a special import certificate

Question 23

what do you do if a prescription is written
generically for an animal with the Cascade wording present but a licensed veterinary medicine exists

Answer 23

the licensed product should be supplied rather than a medicine only licensed for human use

Question 24

can you sell unathourised vet med

Answer 24

no , unless under vet cascade.

this applies even if the vet asks the animal owner to verbally purchase an otc human product fro, a pharmacy

Question 25

what should pharmacists do when selling NFA-VPS and POM - VPS

Answer 25

- advice on how to use medicine safely - advice on any applicable warning, contraindications on the packaging or label - be satisfied tht the recipient intends to use the medicine correctly and is competent to do so \ - supply or prescribe the minimum quantity required for treatment

Question 26

what must appear on the label of med package

Answer 26

* Name of the prescribing veterinary surgeon * Name and address of the animal owner * Name and address of the pharmacy * Identification and species of the animal * Date of supply * Expiry date of the product * The name or description of the product or its active ingredients and content quantity * Dosage and administration instructions * If appropriate, special storage instructions * Any necessary warnings for the user (e.g. relating to administration, disposal, target species, etc) * Any applicable withdrawal period (i.e. the time between when an animal receives a medicine and when it can safely be used for food) * The words: ‘For animal treatment only’ * The words: ‘Keep out of reach of children’

Question 27

when is a label not used

Answer 27

- the details are on the packaging and are not obscured by the dispensing label

Question 27

when is a label not used

Answer 27

- the details are on the packaging and are not obscured by the dispensing label

Question 28

which rx are required to be kept records of repeat and supply

Answer 28

POM - V and POM - VPS

Question 29

what are the record requirements

Answer 29

* Name of the medicine * Date of the receipt or supply * Batch number * Quantity * Name and address of the supplier or recipient * If there is a written prescription, record the name and address of the prescriber and keep a copy of the prescription * Pharmacists can either keep all documents that show the required information or can make appropriate records in their private prescription book * Records can be kept electronically * Records and documents must be kept for at least five years * Pharmacies that supply POM-V and POM-VPS medicines must undertake an annual audit

Question 30

how long are pom - v and pom - vps kept for

Answer 30

5 years

Question 31

what do you do when an adverse reaction to a vet med occurs in animal sor humans

Answer 31

report

Question 32

which retailers whole sale vet medicine

Answer 32

Only the manufacturer of a veterinary medicine or a holder of a wholesale dealer’s authorisation (WDA) may routinely supply authorised retailers with veterinary medicines

Question 33

what happens during temporary supply shortage

Answer 33

‘An authorised retailer of veterinary medicines may supply products they are qualified to supply to another authorised retailer to relieve a temporary supply shortage, without a WDA.

Question 34

can you sell vet med online

Answer 34

The VMD accredits UK -based retailers of veterinary medicines who meet the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).

Question 35

do cd vet meds require standardised form

Answer 35

no, they require a statement statement that the medicines are ‘prescribed for the treatment of an animal or herd under my care’ is required for Schedule 2 and 3 CDs

Question 36

how many days is the rx of cd 2 And 3 drugs

Answer 36

28 days

Question 37

what vet detail should sch 2 and 3 rx include

Answer 37

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration number of the prescriber.