Veterinary Medicines

When does the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) registration number need to be on a vet Rx for it to be valid?

If the item is a schedule 2 or 3 drug

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The name and address of the animals owner is a legal requirement on a vet Rx.
T/F?

True

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What 5 prescriber details are required for a vet Rx to be valid?

Name
Address
Telephone number
Qualification
Signature

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What are the animal details required on a legal vet Rx?

Name
Address (if different to owner)
Species

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How long are POM veterinary Rxs valid for?

6 months

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How long are CD vet Rxs valid for? (schedule 2, 3 and 4)

28 days

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'As directed' is a suitable direction for use of the medication on a vet Rx.
T/F?

False

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What is the statement that is required on a vet Rx if the medication prescribed is licensed for human use only but is intended for use in an animal?

'Prescribed under the cascade' or something similar

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When does the statement 'prescribed under the care of the veterinarian' need to be declared on the Rx for it to be legal?

When a schedule 2 or 3 drug is prescribed

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What is the order that medication should be prescribed using the veterinary cascade?

1. A vet medicine with a GB or UK-wide marketing authorisation for the species and condition indicated
2. A vet medicine with a Northern Ireland (NI) MA for the species and condition indicated
3. A vet medicine with a GB, UK-wide or NI MA for a different

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What is needed for products not authorised in GB or UK-wide?

Special Import Certificate

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Can OTC medications be purchased for use in animals even if the vet has told the patient to come and buy it for them?

No it is unlawful unless supplied under the cascade

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Records and documents of veterinary Rxs must be kept for how many years?

5 years

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Only the ___________ of a veterinary medicine or a holder of a wholesale dealer's authorisation (WDA) may routinely supply authorised retailers with veterinary medicines.

Manufacturer

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