vet

Question 1

what does veterinary medicines directorate 4 things they can help with

Answer 1

Maintain a data base of veterinary medicines that are currently licenced to treat pets or other animals
- Provides scientific advice on any aspect of veterinary medicinal products and specified feed additives
- Provides advice on specific issues relating to marketing authorisations
- Considers reports of suspected adverse reactions to veterinary medicines

Question 2

which vet med classifications need written Rx

Answer 2

POM-V and POM-VPS when the prescriebr is not the supplier

Question 3

7 animals that saes apply to

Answer 3

water animals, cage birds, ferrets, pigeons, rabbits, small rodents, terrarium animals

Question 4

4 requirments when supplying NFA-VPS and POM-VPS

Answer 4

• Advise on the safe use of the product
• Advise on any warnings or contra-indications
• Be satisfied that the person using it is competent to use it and intends to use it for an authorised use
• Not supply more than the minimum amount needed for treatment

Question 5

3 types where a pharm is physically needed to be present

Answer 5

• POM-V
• POM-VPS
• NFA-VPS

Question 6

9 requirments of a vet script

Answer 6

• Name, address,telephone number, qualification signature of the prescriber
• Name and address of the owner
• Identification and species of the animal and its address (if different from the owners)
• Name, quantity, dose and administration instructions (must be specific) of the required medicines
• Wording “It is an offence under the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 for a person to alter a written prescription unless authorised to do so by the person who signed it”
• valid date
• Any necessary warnings and if relevant the withdrawal period

Question 7

4 additional needs for cd Rx

Answer 7

• must include the vets’ RCVS registration number,
• a declaration that “item has been prescribed for an animal or herd under their care”,
• and the usual CD prescription requirements apply (qty in number and words)
• For all CDs, good practice to prescribe for only 28 days worth of treatment

Question 8

how long keep Rx

Answer 8

5 years

Question 9

13 requirments of label

Answer 9

• Name of prescribing veterinary surgeon
• Name and address of the animal owner
• Name and address of the pharmacy
• Identification and species of the animal
• Date of supply
• Expiry date of the product
• The name of the product or the active ingredients
• Product content quantity
• Dosage and administration instructions
• Appropriate, special storage instructions
• Any necessary warnings or withdrawal period
• he words: “For animal treatment only”
• The words: “Keep out of reach of children

Question 10

9 requirments for record keeping

Answer 10

• the date of the transaction under which the product was received or supplied;
• the name of the veterinary medicinal product;
• the pharmaceutical form and strength of the product;
• the batch number;
• the quantity of product received or supplied;
• if there is a written prescription the name and contact details of the prescriber;
• the expiry date.
• the company name and the permanent address or registered place of business of:
  (i) in respect of a purchase, the supplier;
  (ii) in respect of a sale, the recipient;