Changes

#The withdrawal period (where relevant).

#The withdrawal period (where relevant).

A prescription is valid for 6 months from the date that it is written. Controlled drugs as defined by the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 need to have additional information added when writing a prescription, namely:

A prescription is valid for 6 months from the date that it is written with the exception of controlled drugs prescriptions which are valid for 28 days and cannot be faxed or sent to a suppler electronically. Controlled drugs, as defined by the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 also need to have additional information added when writing a prescription:

*A declaration that the animal is under the care of the vet signing the prescription

*A declaration that the animal is under the care of the vet signing the prescription

*Details of any arrangements to supply the medication in instalments including number of instalments and details of the instalment interval

*Details of any arrangements to supply the medication in instalments including number of instalments and details of the instalment interval