veterinary prescriptions

Question 1

AVM-GSL

Answer 1

An authorised veterinary medicine that is available on general sale

Question 2

Exempt medicines under Schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations – exemptions for small pet animals (SAES)

Answer 2

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. Further details are available in Veterinary Medicines Guidance Exemption from authorisation for medicines for small pet animals (www.gov.uk)

Question 3

Unauthorised veterinary medicine

Answer 3

An unlicensed medicine that does not have
a marketing authorisation and is not eligible
for exemption through the SAES. It can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the Cascade (see Diagram 16). This includes any human medicine used for animals

Question 4

The following must be present for a veterinary medicine prescription to be valid:

Answer 4

Name, address, telephone number, qualification and signature of the prescriber. Where Schedule 2 or 3 CDs have been prescribed, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration number of the prescriber must
also be included.

2 Name and address of the owner.

3 Identification and species of the animal and its address (if different from the owner’s address).

4 Date. prescriptions are valid for six months
or shorter if indicated by the prescriber (the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
has confirmed in the case of repeatable prescriptions all supplies must be made within 6 months or shorter if indicated by prescriber). Prescriptions for Schedule 2, 3 and 4 CDs are valid for 28 days.

5 Name, quantity, dose and administration instructions of the required medicine
NB: The VMD advises that ‘as directed’ is not an acceptable administration instruction.

6 Any necessary warnings and if relevant the withdrawal period (i.e. the time that must elapse between when an animal receives a medicine and when it can be used for food).

7 Where appropriate, a statement highlighting that the medicine is prescribed under the veterinary Cascade (e.g. ‘prescribed under the Cascade’ or other wording to the same effect).
8 If the prescription is repeatable, the number of times it can be repeated.

Note also: Where Schedule 2 or 3 CDs have been prescribed, a declaration that ‘the item has been prescribed for an animal or herd under the care of the veterinarian’ – usual CDs prescription requirements apply (see section 3.6.7).

Question 5

is a standardised form required

Answer 5

no

Question 6

vet scripts for schedule 2 and 3 CDs must include

Answer 6

RCVS registration number