Pharmacy Flashcards
Who are the 3 types of Registered Qualified Person (RQP)?
Registered veterinary surgeon, registered pharmacist and registered suitably qualified person (SQP)
How does someone (e.g. RVN) become a suitably qualified person (SQP)?
AMTRA training
Which categories can a SQP prescribe?
POM-VPS and NFA-VPS
What is a POM-V classification?
Prescription-only medication by the veterinary surgeon
What is a POM-VPS classification?
Prescription-only medication - veterinary surgeon, pharmacist or SQP
What is a NFA-VPS classification?
Non-food animal - vet, pharmacist or SQP dispense (but no prescription required)
What is a AVM-GSL classification?
No restriction on supply, can be supplied by any retailer but drugs must be labelled to emphasise that they are medicines
What is a schedule 1 drug?
Addictive drugs e.g. LSD, cannabis - vets have no authority to possess or prescribe
What is a schedule 2 drug?
Opiate analgesics e.g. morphine/methadone/ketamine - stringent rules apply
What is a schedule 3 drug?
Barbiturates e.g. tramadol - keep locked in a secure cabinet
What is a schedule 4 drug?
Benzodiazepines e.g. valium, diazepam - exempt from control when used in a vet practice (no restrictions)
What is a schedule 5 drug?
Low-strength preparations of paracetamol/codeine/morphine - no restrictions
Where should schedule 2 drugs be kept?
In a locked cupboard with specific key-holders, vets must sign controlled drugs register when prescribed
Where should schedule 3 drugs be kept?
Not obligated to store in locked cupboard but it is good practice to record buprenorphine use
How long must entries in the controlled drug register be kept?
2 years
How promptly must entries in the controlled drug register be recorded?
Within 24 hours of drug being prescribes
What is the cascade method of prescribing?
Using a drug outside the purpose for which it is authorised (purpose is to alleviate any unnecessary suffering)
Is written owner consent required for cascade prescribing?
Yes!
What does the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 state about RVNs prescribing?
States that diagnosing and prescribing in light of the diagnosis is not within the realms of the veterinary nurse.
What is the time limit on getting schedule 2/3 medication prescribed from a written prescription?
28 days - no repeats allowed
