The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2008

Written prescriptions

6.—(1) A written prescription must include—

(a) the name, address and telephone number of the person prescribing the product;

(b) the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product;

(c) the name and address of the owner or keeper;

(d) the identification (including the species) of the animal or group of animals to be treated;

(e) the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from the address of the owner or keeper;

(f) the date of the prescription;

(g) the signature or other authentication of the person prescribing the product;

(h) the name and amount of the product prescribed;

(i) the dosage and administration instructions;

(j) any necessary warnings;

(k) the withdrawal period if relevant; and

(l) if it is prescribed under the cascade, a statement to that effect.

(2) A written prescription for a controlled drug as specified in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001(1) is valid for 28 days.

(3) A written prescription for any other drug is valid for six months or such shorter period as may be specified in the prescription.

(4) If the prescription is repeatable it must specify the number of times the veterinary medicinal product may be supplied.

(1)

S. I. 2001/3998; relevant amending instruments are S. I. 2003/1432 and 2005/1653.