Veterinary Prescriptions

Question 1

What is a POM-V Rx?

Answer 1

POM that can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon and supplied by a veterinary surgeon or a pharmacist by written Rx

Question 2

What is a POM-VPS Rx?

Answer 2

POM which can only be prescribed and supplied by a vet surgeon, pharmacist or suitably qualified person on an oral/written Rx

Question 3

What is an NFA-VPS Rx?

Answer 3

A category of medicine for non-food animals that can be supplied by a vet surgeon, a pharmacist or suitably qualified person

Question 3

What is an NFA-VPS Rx?

Answer 3

A category of medicine for non-food animals that can be supplied by a vet surgeon, a pharmacist or suitably qualified person
Written Rx not required

Question 4

What is an AVM-GSL medication?

Answer 4

An authorised veterinary medicine that is available on general sale

Question 5

What are the legal Rx requirements for POM-V, POM-VPS and meds supplied under the cascade?

Answer 5

• Name, address, telephone number, qualification of prescriber (Where Sch 2/3 CDs are prescribed, also RCVS reg number)
• Name and address of owner
• Identification and species of the animal and its address (if different)
• Date (Valid for 6 months) (Sch 2/3 = 28 days)
• Name, quantity, dose and admin. instructions of medication (‘as directed’ not suitable)
• Necessary warnings and withdrawal period
• Where appropriate, statement ‘prescribed under the veterinary cascade
• If Rx is repeatable, the number of times it can be repeated

Question 6

What is the Veterinary Cascade?

Answer 6

An exemption within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations and specifies that where a licensed veterinary medicine is not available, other meds can be considered

Question 7

What are the record keeping requirements for POM-V and POM-VPS Rx’s?

Answer 7

Keep record in the POM register:

• Name of med
• Date of receipt or supply
• Batch number
• Quantity
• Name and address of the supplier or recipient
• Retain for 5 years