Any prescription for a veterinary medical product issued by a professional person qualified to do so in accordance with applicable
national law - EU Defintion
Legislation
EU Veterinary Medicines Directive (2001)
Veterinary Medicines Regulation (2013)
RCVS
Labelling
Safe and Effective Use
Warnings
Packaging may not be obscured
Prescribing Cascade
No suitable authorised veterinary medicine available in the UK
Benefits of treatment to outweight risk
May be administered by vet or under direction
Details on Prescription
Vet's name and address
Professional qualifications
Date and details of animal to be treated
Name and address of owner
Details of medication, drug, dose and quantity
How many time the prescription may be repeated
"For animal use only"
Signature of vet
Valid for 6 months unless stated otherwise
Controlled drugs valid for 28 days, non repeatable