Veterinary medicines Flashcards
Who licenses veterinary medicines and the manufacturers?
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), an executive agency of DEFRA
Define Veterinary medicinal product.
- any substance or combination of substances presented as having properties for treating or preventing disease in animals
- any substances or combinations of substances which may be used in, or administered to, animals with a view to restoring, correcting or modifying physiological functions by exerting a pharmacological, immunological or metabolic action or by making a medical diagnosis
What is POM-V?
Prescription only meds that can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and supplied by a veterinary surgeon or a pharmacist with a written prescription
What is a POM-VPS?
Prescription-only meds that can be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, a pharmaist or a suitably qualified person on an oral or written prescription. A written prescription is only required if the supplier is not the prescriber
What is NFA-VPS?
A category of meds for non-food animals that can be supplied by a veterinary surgeon a pharmacist or a suitable qualified person. A written prescription is not required.
What is AVM-GSL?
An authorised veterinary med that is available on general sale.
What is an exempt medicines under schedule 6 of the veterinary meds regulations - exemptions for small pet animals
An unlicensed veterinary med that does not require a marketing authorisation because it meets criteria laid out in schedule 6 of the veterinary med regulations - exemptions for small pet animals
What is an unauthorised veterinary med?
An unlicensed med that does not have marketing authorisation and is not eligible for exemption through the SAES. It can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon under the cascade. includes any human medicine used for animals
What is the cascade exemption?
ο The cascade exemption within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations allows the supply of medicines that are not licenced for animals. It is unlawful to supply a human medicine against a veterinary prescription unless it is specifically prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and specifically states that it is ‘for administration under the cascade’ or other wording to this effect
How long are Veterinary prescriptions valid for?
6 months
How long are CD veterinary prescriptions valid for?
28 days
What does a schedule 2 or 3 CD need to be able to be supplied?
ο the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration number of the prescriber also usual requirements for total quantity in words and figures applies.
What are the Labelling requirements of a vet prescription?
ο Name of prescribing veterinary surgeon
ο Name & address of the animal owner
ο Name & address of the pharmacy
ο Identification and species of the animal
ο Date of supply (and expiry date of the product)
ο Name or description of the product or active ingredient and content quantity
ο Dosage & administration instructions
ο If appropriate, any special storage instructions
ο Any necessary warnings for the user (eg administration or disposal)
ο ‘For animal treatment only’
ο Keep out of the reach of children
ο Any applicable withdrawal period (if the animal is part of the food chain the time between stopping the medicine and when it can be safely used for food)
What records must be kept for vet prescriptions?
ο Records must be kept for receipt & supply of POM-V and POM-VPS products
- Name of medicine
- Date of receipt or supply
- Batch number & quantity
- Name & address of supplier or recipient
- If there is a written prescription the name & address of the prescriber (also must keep a copy of the prescription)
Pharmacists can either keep all of the documents containing this information or record it in the private prescription book
Records may be kept electronically and must be kept for 5 years
Pharmacies which supply POM-V & POM-VPS must undertake an annual audit
What are the pharmacist duties regarding vet prescriptions?
ο Unless a transaction has been authorised in advance by a pharmacist and the person handing out the medicine is judged to be competent the physical presence of a pharmacist is required for POM-V, POM-VPS & NFA-VPS medicines to be supplied.
ο It is a legal requirement for pharmacists who supply NFA-VPS or prescribe POM-VPS medicines to:
- Advise on how to use the product safely
- Advise on any warning or contraindications on the label or packaging
- Be satisfied the recipient intends to use the medicine correctly & is competent to do so
- Prescribe or supply the minimum quantity required for treatment
