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Prescribin, Dispensing and Labelling Flashcards

1
Q

MA stands for

A

Marketing Authorisations

they are granted to pharmaceutical companies by the VMD

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2
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How do veterirany medicines gain a MA

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undergo phamacological test
toxicological tests
clincal trials

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3
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when are MAs reviewed

A

every 5 years

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4
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when can veterinary medicines be prescribed/administered

A

if they hold a MA

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5
Q

what statement must medicine have if it is exempt

A

This Veterinary medicine is marketed in accordance with schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations- exemptions for small pet animals

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6
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are horses exempt

A

no they must be signed

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7
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under which circumstances can a vet nurses administer POM-V

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if the drug has been prescribed by a vet and has directed the vet nurse to administer the drug

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8
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under which circumstances can an owner administer POM-V meds

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if the drug has been prescibed by a vet
an authorised agent can also do this on the owners behalf

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9
Q

the act of prescribing is what

A

deciding which treatment a patient requires
instructing the dose
recording the prescriptions details on patients records

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10
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when does a prescription not need to be written

A

if the drug is dispensed from the practice

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11
Q

procedure for prescribing a POM-V prodcut

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animal must have had a clinical assessment and must be under the crae of the vet prescribing the drug

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12
Q

procedure for prescribing POM-VPS products

A

no clinical exam required
prescriber does not have to have seen the animal

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13
Q

do NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL require prescriptions

A

no

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14
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How long are written prescriptions valid for

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6 months

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15
Q

Flea and wormer can be issued for up to how long

A

12 months

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16
Q

What 3 things should the prescriber do before writing prescription

A

Make sure person administering is competent
Explain any warning/ contra-indications stated on package
Only prescribe minimum amount

17
Q

Requirements for written prescriptions

A

Name, adress, phone of prescriber and owner
Qualifications of prescriber
Identification of animal
Premises of where animal kept if different from owner address
Date
Signature from prescriber
Name and amount of product
Dosage and administration instructions
Necessary warnings
Withdrawal period
(If under cascade, requires statement)

18
Q

Additional requirements when prescribing CDs

A

The prescription must be an original (typed or
handwritten) and signed
A declaration that the controlled drug is prescribed under
veterinary surgeon’s care
The amount of the product prescribed in words
and figures five (5)
The dose to be administered (‘take as directed’ is not acceptable)
RCVS number of VS
Repeat prescriptions for Schedule 2 or 3 drugs
are not permitted – mark as ‘no repeats’
dispensed within 28 days

19
Q

Before issuing a repeat prescription what must the VS consider

A

Patient condition
Client factors
Medication type
Date of last clinical examination

20
Q

What must clinical records include

A

Specific drug to be dispensed Dose
Number of doses permitted
Alternative option if supply issue

21
Q

What are the 3 options for getting a repeat prescription

A

VS makes a note on the clients record that a repeat prescription can be given within a certain time period

Member of the team takes the clients request and puts medicine aside for VS to authorise

If client comes into practice- VS can authorise over the phone

22
Q

Accessibility of products to clients

A

POM-V – Should be stored in the pharmacy and not be accessible to clients
POM-VPS - Should be stored in the pharmacy and not be
accessible to clients
NFA-VPS – Can be displayed to clients but must not be
accessible to them.
AVM-GSL – Can be displayed and accessible to clients

23
Q

Is there a legal requirement to label a VMP in its authorised packaging?

A

No but it is good practice to do so

24
Q

Accessibility of products - POM-VPS

A

Stored in pharmacy and not accessible to clients

25
Q

accessibility of products to clients - NFA-VPS

A

Can be displayed to clients but must not be accessible to them - behind counter on shelf

26
Q

Accessibility of products to clients - AVM-GSL

A

Can be displayed and accessible to clients

27
Q

SID
BID
TID
QID
PO
IV
IM
SC

A

Once a day
Twice a day
Three times a day
Four times a day
Oral (per os)
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous

28
Q

When a POM-V is described the VS does not need to what…

A

Hand over the medicine personally - VN or receptionist can do it

29
Q

What is prescribing

A

It is assessing requirements and choosing the most appropriate medicine

30
Q

A written prescription for POM-V medicine does not need to include

A

The expiry date of the product

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