# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2006, Regulation 11: Advertising of prescription products and products containing psychotropic drugs or narcotics

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2407/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2006/regulation-11
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