Written prescriptionsU.K.
6.—(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 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 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.
(2) A written prescription for a controlled drug as specified in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001(1) 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 a repeatable prescription that does not specify the number of times the product may be supplied, the prescription may only be repeated once.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 1.10.2006, see reg. 1
S. I. 2001/3998; relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2003/1432 and 2005/1653.