# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2006, Paragraph 6: Written prescriptions

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

(1) A written prescription must include—
(a) the name, address and telephone number 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.
(2) A written prescription for a controlled drug as specified in the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 is valid for 28 days.
(3) A written prescription for any other drug is valid for six months or such shorter period as may be specified in the prescription.
(4) 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/2006/2407/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2006/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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