Verinary Medicines Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is an NFA-VPS?
A category of medicines for non food animals that can be supplied by a veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person.
Is a written rx required for a NFA VPS?
No
Can NFA VPS meds be accessible to the public?
No they should not be accessible to the public
What is a POM V medicine?
Prescription only medicines that can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and supplied by a veterinary surgeon or pharmacist with a written rx
What is a POM VPS?
Prescription only medicines that can be prescribed and supplied by a veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person on an oral or written rx - written only required if the supplier isn’t the prescriber
What is an AVM GSL?
An authorised veterinary medicine available on general sale
What is an unauthorised veterinary medicine?
An unlicensed medicine that doesn’t have a marketing authorisation and is not eligible for exemption through the SAES.
Can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade - includes any medicine for human use
What are exempt medicines under schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations - exemptions for small pet animals (SAES)?
An unlicensed veterinary medicine that doesn’t require a marketing authorisation as it meets the criteria laid out in schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations - exemptions for small pet animals
What are the rx requirements for a POM V, POM VPS and medicines under the veterinary cascade?
- Name, address, number, qualification and signature of prescriber
- if schedule 2/3 CDs prescribed the
royal college of veterinary surgeons
(RCVS) number of prescriber should
be included - Name and address of owner
- Identification and species of the animal
- Address of animal if diff from owner
- Date
- valid for 6 months or shorter if
indicated by prescriber - repeatable - all supplies must be
made within 6m or shorter if
indicated by the prescriber - schedule 2, 3 and 4 CDs are valid for
28 days
- valid for 6 months or shorter if
- Name, dose, quantity and administration instructions of req med
- as directed is not suitable a
instruction
- as directed is not suitable a
- Any necessary warnings and if relevant the withdrawal period (time lapsed between when the animal receives the medicine and when it can be used for food)
- Where appropriate, a statement highlighting that the medicine is rx under the veterinary cascade
- If the rx is repeatable how many times
What are the similarities between human and vet CD rx’s?
- Valid for 28 days from appropriate date
- Usual CD requirements apply to both
What are the difference between human and vet CD rx’s?
- Standardised forms not req for vet rx
but are for human meds
- however a statement that’s the med
are ‘prescribed for the treatment of
an animal or herd under my care’
is req for schedule 2 and 3 - Vet CD rx’s should be retained for 5
years and not submitted to relevant
NHS agency - human must be
submitted - CDs should be limited to 28 days
supply unless LT treatment (epilepsy)- human would be 30 days unless
they can justify
- human would be 30 days unless
- Vet rx requires RCVS reg number
whereas human req prescriber
identification number
What is the cascade?
An exemption within the veterinary medicines regulations and specifies that where a licensed veterinary product is not available other medicines in a strict order of preference can be considered
What is unlawful?
To supply a human medicine against a veterinary rx unless it is rx by a veterinary surgeon and states that it is for ‘administration under the cascade’ or other wording to this effect
What is the cascade?
- Supply a vet med with a GB/UK wide marketing authorisation for the species and condition indicated
- A vet med with a NI marketing authorisation for the species and condition indicated can be supplied
- A GB/NI/UK wide vet med licensed for a different species or condition can be considered
4a. A GB/NI or UK wide licensed human medicine
Or
4b. A vet med authorised outside the UK can be used
- An extemporaneously or specially manufactured medicine can be considered
What is required for products not authorised in GB/UK wide (incl. NI)?
A special import certificate
What is the law regarding sale of unauthorised vet meds?
It is unlawful to sell/supply unauthorised vet meds including human meds such as GSL and P meds for animal use unless it is under the vet cascade
This applies even if the vet surgeon verbally asks the owner to purchase OTC
What are the legal requirements for pharmacists who supply NFA-VPS meds or prescribe POM-VPS meds?
- Advise on how to use the product safely
- Advise on any applicable warnings and CIs on the packaging or label
- Be satisfied that the recipient intends to use the medicine correctly and is competent to do so
- Prescribe or supply the min quantity required for treatment
When is the physical presence of the pharmacist required?
Supply of POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS
How do you report ADR for vet meds?
Adverse reaction scheme for veterinary medicines
What would you report to the adverse reaction scheme?
- ADR for both humans and animals
- Suspected problem with a microchip
