Health and Safety Flashcards
What types of animals can legislation in veterinary medicine apply to?
- Livestock (must stricter rules for the role and use of drugs, especially if the animal is entering the food chain)
- Companion animals, including dogs, cats and rabbits
What are the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (2005)?
The main legislation regarding veterinary medicine in the UK. It covers:
- the control of veterinary medicine
- marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines
- classification of veterinary medicines
- requirements for SQPs
What year were the Veterinary Medicine Regulations introduced?
2005
Define an SQP
A person who is permitted to prescribe and supply veterinary medicines that fall into the, POM-VPS, NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL categories
What can a SQP help to control/manage?
- Prescription requirements
- Registration of premises
- Storage requirements for drugs including temperature and light requirements
What is the prescribing cascade?
A set of rules that allows the prescription of medicines to animals that may be off license, human medicines, or imported, if there is no suitable alternative. Should always be used in order
What does an off license product require?
Signed disclaimer from the owner acknowledging that the drug is off license
Define OFF LICENSE
An medicine that has no license for use in a specific species, or for a specific condition. i.e. it has not been specifically tested in that species or for that condition
An example is the use of omeprazole in dogs
What is the first step of the prescribing cascade?
A medicine authorised for treatment of the condition in a target species i.e. there is a dedicated drug used to treat a specific condition in a particular species
What is the second step of the prescribing cascade?
Use of another veterinary medicine authorised in the UK. This may be for another species or a drug designed to treat a different condition
What is the third step of the prescribing cascade?
Use of UK human medicine or imported EU veterinary medicines (anything being imported requires a Special Import Certificate)
What is a Special Import Certificate?
A certificate that allows the importation of a veterinary medicine from another country when there is no suitable alternative in the UK. The certificate must be signed by the prescribing vet
What is the fourth step of the prescribing cascade?
Medicines that are prepared extemporaneously (specials). Must be formulated by a vet surgeon, authorised specials manufacturer, or pharmacy.
Not common, needs strong clinical justification
What is the fifth step of the prescribing cascade?
Medicines that are human or veterinary imported from outside the EU
What are the 4 distributions of licensed veterinary medicines?
POM-V
POM-VPS
NFA-VPS
AVM-GSL
Who can prescribe a POM-V medication?
A vet.
The animal must be under their care, must have been seen recently for a clinical examination, and the vet should be working with a diagnosis or possible diagnosis
What are the rules surrounding remote prescribing?
Generally in emergency situations only. Has to have strong clinical justification
What are some examples of POM-V drugs?
Anti-inflammatories (such as metacam/meloxaid), antibiotics, some flea and worm treatments
Who can prescribe a POM-VPS medicine?
A vet, a pharmacist, or an SQP.
This drug category does not require a clinical examination, or diagnosis. Mainly used for farm animals.
What are some examples of POM-VPS drugs?
Equimax wormer for horses
Other wormers and external parasite treatments for farm animals
Some local anaesthetics
Who can prescribe an NFA-VPS medication?
A vet, pharmacist or SQP
No clinical exam required, and no diagnosis needed
What are some examples of NFA-VPS drugs?
Over the counter wormers, such as droncit
Who can supply AVM-GSL drugs?
Anyone, it has no restrictions and can be given over the counter with no special advice
What are some examples of AVM-GSL drugs?
Supplements such as YuMove
Flea treatments such as Bob Martin for cats and dogs