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BVA Good Practice Guide On Veterinary Medicines Published

Author: BVA
Posted: Friday 26th October, 2007. 00:00:00

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (Friday) announced the availability of a new members’ service, the BVA Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines.

According to BVA President Nick Blayney: “Having been made aware that many of our members were experiencing difficulties in understanding changes to the regulations governing veterinary medicines and how they should be implemented at practice level, the BVA Medicines Group, under the Chairmanship of John Foster, embarked on a total re-write of our old Medicines Code, last updated in 2004. They can be justifiably proud at the outcome of their efforts and I would congratulate them on the production of this excellent members’ service.”

The guide, written in consultation with, and endorsed by, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) contains invaluable information on the classification, administration and prescribing of veterinary medicines, as well as practical advice on the supply, disposal and record keeping requirements relating to medicines used in veterinary practice.
The BVA hopes that the Guide will provide a one-stop-shop for members where they will find accurate answers to everyday questions such as what information is required on a written prescription?; can I charge the client for a written prescription?; when can I use ‘the cascade’ and how should controlled drugs be disposed of?
The BVA’s Good Practice Guide provides information applicable to all types of veterinary practice from companion to farm animal, mixed to equine. The Guide does not just explain how to implement the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, it also includes information on health and safety, hazardous waste regulations, and what the Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme (SARSS) is and when to use it.

The Good Practice Guide on Veterinary Medicines will be available to BVA members only. Each member will receive the Guide in the post with their copy of the Veterinary Record - 27th October. It will also be made available on the members only section of the BVA website at www.bva.co.uk

For more information on Veterinary Medicines please visit the BVA’s dedicated medicines webpages at http://www.bva.co.uk/members/advice/medicine.asp.

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