Joint RCVS and VMD guidance published
Guidance developed for vets following changes to RCVS guidance on prescribing POM-V medicines.
皇冠体育app Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has published joint RCVS/VMD .
We have developed this together as a result of an increase in queries from vets following the changes to the RCVS guidance on prescribing POM-V medicines after the College鈥檚 鈥榰nder care鈥� review.
皇冠体育app RCVS and VMD have collated answers to the most frequently asked questions, in order to assist vets in clinical practice.
皇冠体育app guidance includes:
- what to write in the clinical notes when prescribing POM-Vs for ongoing treatment
- accounting for weight loss/gain when prescribing POM-Vs for ongoing treatment
- manufacturer supply and stock issues
- ongoing treatment and side effects/adverse events
- prescribing controlled drugs
You can report a suspected problem with an animal medicine to the VMD online or directly to the veterinary medicinal product Marketing Authorisation Holder.
If you have any further questions, contact:
- RCVS; [email protected]
- VMD; [email protected]
Updates to this page
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Added link to reporting adverse events online
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First published.