16.—(1) A prescription for feedingstuffs containing a veterinary medicinal product must contain the following—
(a)the name and address of the person prescribing the product;
(b)the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product;
(c)the name and address of the keeper of the animals to be treated;
(d)the species of animal, identification and number of the animals;
(e)the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from the address of the 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;
(l)the manufacturer or the distributor of the feedingstuffs (who must be approved for the purpose);
(m)if the validity exceeds one month, a statement that not more than 31 days supply may be provided at any time;
(n)the name, type and quantity of feedingstuffs to be used;
(o)the inclusion rate of the veterinary medicinal product and the resulting inclusion rate of the active substance;
(p)any special instructions; and
(q)the percentage of the prescribed feedingstuffs to be added to the daily ration.
(2) It is valid for three months or such shorter period as may be specified in the prescription.
(3) It must be sufficient for only one course of treatment.