Prescribin, Dispensing and Labelling Flashcards
MA stands for
Marketing Authorisations
they are granted to pharmaceutical companies by the VMD
How do veterirany medicines gain a MA
undergo phamacological test
toxicological tests
clincal trials
when are MAs reviewed
every 5 years
when can veterinary medicines be prescribed/administered
if they hold a MA
what statement must medicine have if it is exempt
This Veterinary medicine is marketed in accordance with schedule 6 of the veterinary medicines regulations- exemptions for small pet animals
are horses exempt
no they must be signed
under which circumstances can a vet nurses administer POM-V
if the drug has been prescribed by a vet and has directed the vet nurse to administer the drug
under which circumstances can an owner administer POM-V meds
if the drug has been prescibed by a vet
an authorised agent can also do this on the owners behalf
the act of prescribing is what
deciding which treatment a patient requires
instructing the dose
recording the prescriptions details on patients records
when does a prescription not need to be written
if the drug is dispensed from the practice
procedure for prescribing a POM-V prodcut
animal must have had a clinical assessment and must be under the crae of the vet prescribing the drug
procedure for prescribing POM-VPS products
no clinical exam required
prescriber does not have to have seen the animal
do NFA-VPS and AVM-GSL require prescriptions
no
How long are written prescriptions valid for
6 months
Flea and wormer can be issued for up to how long
12 months
What 3 things should the prescriber do before writing prescription
Make sure person administering is competent
Explain any warning/ contra-indications stated on package
Only prescribe minimum amount
Requirements for written prescriptions
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)
Additional requirements when prescribing CDs
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
Before issuing a repeat prescription what must the VS consider
Patient condition
Client factors
Medication type
Date of last clinical examination
What must clinical records include
Specific drug to be dispensed Dose
Number of doses permitted
Alternative option if supply issue
What are the 3 options for getting a repeat prescription
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
Accessibility of products to clients
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
Is there a legal requirement to label a VMP in its authorised packaging?
No but it is good practice to do so
Accessibility of products - POM-VPS
Stored in pharmacy and not accessible to clients
accessibility of products to clients - NFA-VPS
Can be displayed to clients but must not be accessible to them - behind counter on shelf
Accessibility of products to clients - AVM-GSL
Can be displayed and accessible to clients
SID
BID
TID
QID
PO
IV
IM
SC
Once a day
Twice a day
Three times a day
Four times a day
Oral (per os)
Intravenous
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
When a POM-V is described the VS does not need to what…
Hand over the medicine personally - VN or receptionist can do it
What is prescribing
It is assessing requirements and choosing the most appropriate medicine
A written prescription for POM-V medicine does not need to include
The expiry date of the product
