Regulation 11 Advertising of prescription products and products containing psychotropic drugs or narcoticsI1

United Kingdom

(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.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 11 in force at 1.10.2006, see reg. 1