PART 2Authorised veterinary medicinal products

Advertising of prescription products and products containing psychotropic drugs or narcotics11

1

It is an offence to advertise a veterinary medicinal product that—

a

is available on veterinary prescription only; or

b

contains psychotropic drugs or narcotics.

2

In the case of a product containing psychotropic drugs or narcotics, this does not apply to advertisements aimed at veterinary surgeons or pharmacists.

3

In the case of POM-V medicines, this does not apply to price lists, or to advertisements aimed at veterinary surgeons, pharmacists or professional keepers of animals.

4

In the case of POM-VPS medicines, this does not apply to price lists, or to advertisements aimed at—

a

veterinary surgeons;

b

pharmacists;

c

suitably qualified persons registered in accordance with paragraph 13 of Schedule 3;

d

other veterinary health care professionals;

e

professional keepers of animals; or

f

owners or keepers of horses.