Exam-Health and Safety and Pharmacy Management Flashcards
List the relative legislation to Pharmacy Management
Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2024
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002)
What is the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)?
regulates the use and manufacture of veterinary drugs- DEFRA
. Safety, Quality and Efficiency
. Issue Marketing Authorisations
. Survalliences of drug residues in food
. Register places to sell animal medicines
Who is the VMD advised by?
veterinary products committee- advise VMD on renewal and new authorisations
veterinary residue committee- advise VMD and FSA on residue surveillance programmes
Who does the VMD work with?
food standards agency, environmental agency
What does the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) 2011 enforce?
implements animal health and welfare policies (livestock markets, transport and farms)
preventing/ managing outbreaks of serious diseases/ zoonotic/ notifiable
regulating trade of endangered species and export certification of animals/ products
advising on disease control/ prevention- export requirements
What does the National Office for Animal Health (NOAH) enforce?
promotes responsible manufacture, promotion, sale, distribution, handling and use of animal medicines
acts as a consultative body to industry, government, media and general public
represents companies who research, develop, manufacture or market animal medicines in the UK- regulates who can prescribe, supply and use medicines
acts as a political spokesperson for animal medicines industry
What does the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) enforce?
design, validation and certification of training courses for those selling, supplying and sorting animal medications
authorisation of training centres for course provision
maintenance of a register qualified persons
provision of information
regulation of professional conduct (suspend power)
promote awareness of/ observance of SQP code of practice
What does the VMR control relating to veterinary medicine products?
manufacture
marketing
classification
supply/ provision
administration
record keeping
disposal
importation
prescription
What does POM-V classification state?
can only be prescribed by a VS, clinical assessment should be carried out
What does POM-VPS classification state?
can be prescribed by a vet, pharmacist and SQP
SQP must be trained/ registered
What does NFA-VPS classification state?
non-animal food- VS, pharmacist and SQP- animal doesn’t have to be seen (companion animals)
What does AVM-GSL classification state?
authorised veterinary medicine, general sales list
can be sold by anyone
What is the Small Animal Exemption Scheme (SAES)?
certain medicines for small animals (pets) are exempt from marketing authorisation requirements of the VMR
minor species:
rabbits, ferrets, small rodents, caged birds etc
What is the criteria for the SAES?
active ingredient must be approved, not antibiotic
manufactured with good practice
correctly labelled
oral/ topical administration- water/ fish
only sold in packs (single treatment)
What are some hazards in a pharmacy?
Dangerous Substances- needs to be clearly labelled, appropriate storage and PPE
Out of Date Medications- needs appropriate stock rotation, checking dates- use old before new stock
Sharps- use PPE, disposal training of staff, don’t misuse drugs (COSSH)- knowledge of sharps bin
Spillages- wet floor signs, keep tidy/ clean, record spillage waste- use appropriate storage
Busy/ Trip Hazards- boxes stored away, tidy environment, limit access of small space- prevents crowding and injuries
Flammable Materials- no open flames/ smoking- prevents fire, warning signs and hazard labels
Open Products- clearly marking them, identifiable- prevents misuse and given to wrong patient- H&S + AWA + COSHH
Untrained/ Public- shadow to prevent injury, signage to remind of regulations/ restrictions- inductions of work experience/ newly hired staff- locking restricted possessions/ medications
