Animal Medication - Glossary of terms

Question 1

POM-V?

Answer 1

Prescription only Medicine - Veterinarian

These medications can only be prescribed by a registered veterinarian after assessing the animal under their care. Dispensing must be done by a vet or pharmacist.

Question 2

POM-VPS?

Answer 2

Prescription only medicine - Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Suitably qualified person

These medications can be prescribed and supplied by a vet, pharmacist, or a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP). No clinical assessment of the animal is required.

Question 3

NFA-VPS?

Answer 3

Non-Food animal - Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Suitably qualified person

Medications for non-food-producing animals that. can be prescribed and supplied by a vet, pharmacist, or SQP.

Question 4

AVM-GSL?

Answer 4

Authorised Vet Medicine - General Sales List

Medications that can be sold without any restrictions and are available over the counter without a prescription.

Question 5

SQP?

Answer 5

Suitably Qualified Person

A professional qualified to prescribe and supply specific veterinary medicines, usually NFA-VPS and POM-VPS medications.

Question 6

Pharmacists?

Answer 6

Professionals qualified to dispense medications, including veterinary medicines, under the appropriate category (POM-V, POM-VPS, etc.)

Question 7

Vets?

Answer 7

Veterinarians are qualified to assess animals, prescribe medications, and administer treatments, including restricted medicines like POM-V drugs.