Veterinary Medicines (8)

Question 1

What are the classifications and their implications for veterinary medicines?

Answer 1

POM-V - prescription only by vet
POM-VPS - precribed by vet, pharmacist or suitable person
NFA-VPS - prescription not required
AVM-GSL - authorised veterinary medicines (GSL)

Question 2

How can unauthorised veterinary medicines be prescribed to animals ?

Answer 2

can only be prescribed by vet under the cascade

Question 3

What are the Veterinary prescription requirements?

Answer 3

• Name, address, tel. no., qualification, signature of prescriber, RCVS No.
• Name, address of Owner
• identification of species
• date
• name, dose, quantity, admin instructions
• any necessary warnings
• ‘Prescribed under cascade’ (if so)
• number of repeats
• ‘For animal treatment only’

Question 4

What is the Cascade?

Answer 4

• unauthorised medicines can be prescribed to animals
• must be written on prescription

Question 5

What are the record keeping requirements for veterinary medicines?

Answer 5

• keep record of POM-V, POM-VPS
• must be durable, permanent
• for at least 5 years