Regulation 11 Advertising of prescription products and products with psychotropic drugs or narcotics

(1)

It is an offence to advertise veterinary medicinal products that—

(a)

are available on veterinary prescription only; or

(b)

contain 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.

(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 9 of Schedule 3;

(d)

other veterinary health care professionals;

(e)

professional keepers of animals;

(f)

owners or keepers of horses.