SCHEDULE 3Classification and supply, wholesale dealers and sheep dip

PART 1Classification and supply of authorised veterinary medicinal products

Written prescriptions6

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 Schedules 2 to 4 of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 200136 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.