Pharmacy Management, Cascade and SQP

Question 1

What does POM stand for?

Answer 1

• Prescription-only medicine

Question 2

What category of medicines require a prescription?

Answer 2

• POM-V
• POM-VPS

Question 3

How long is a written prescription valid for?

Answer 3

• 6 months unless prescriber states a shorter period

Question 4

What is required on a prescription label?

Answer 4

• Name and address of owner and veterinary practice
• Date of supply
• Name, strength and quantity of product
• Dosage and instructions
• ‘For animal treatment only’
• ‘Keep out of reach of children’
• For topical preparations: ‘For external use only’

Question 5

How are pharmacy audits carried out?

Answer 5

• Perform a full stock take of all prescription medicines
• Keep records of all medicines supplied to clients and received by suppliers
• Record all out of date or damaged medicines discarded or transferred to other premises

Question 6

What are 4 steps of the cascade?

Answer 6

• VMP licensed for that particular condition in that species
• A VMP authorised in the UK for use in a different species or condition
• A medicine authorised in the UK for human use or in another European country
• A medicine imported outside the EU