# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2005, Paragraph 6: Form of prescription


(1) A prescription may be oral or written, but must be written if the veterinary medicinal product is not supplied by the person who has prescribed it.
(2) A written prescription must be in ink or other indelible format, and must include—
(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 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.
(3) A written prescription for a controlled drug as specified in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 is valid for three weeks.
(4) A written prescription for any other drug is valid for six months or such shorter period as may be specified in the prescription.
(5) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/2745/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2005/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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