# The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, Paragraph 19: Medicated feedingstuff prescriptions for feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premix

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A medicated feedingstuff prescription for feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premix must contain the following—
(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 keeper of the animals to be treated;
(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 keeper;
(ea) the diagnosed disease to be treated or prevented (in the case of immunological veterinary medicinal products or antiparasitics without antimicrobial effects);
(f) the date of the prescription;
(g) the signature or other authentication of the person prescribing the product;
(h) the name, active substance, amount of the product prescribed and inclusion rate of the medicinal premix and resulting inclusion rate of the active substance;
(i) the dosage and administration instructions;
(j) any necessary warnings;
(ja) a statement that the prescription may not be re-used;
(k) the withdrawal period;
(l) the manufacturer or the distributor of the feedingstuffs (who must be authorised for the purpose) , whichever is the supplier to the end user;
(m) if the validity exceeds one month, a statement that not more than 31 days’ supply may be provided at any time;
(n) the name, type and quantity of feedingstuffs to be used;
(na) the overall amount of feedingstuff to be supplied under the prescription;
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(p) any special instructions;
(q) the percentage of the prescribed feedingstuffs to be added to the daily ration; and
(r) if it is prescribed under the cascade, a statement to that effect.
(2) It is valid for three months or such shorter period as may be specified in the medicated feedingstuff prescription.
(2A) In the case of a prescription to which sub-paragraph (1) applies which relates to an antibiotic, the time between a prescription being issued and the course of treatment starting must be no more than five working days.
(2B) Subject to paragraph 7A in Schedule 3, a prescription for a medicated feedingstuff containing a medicinal premix which includes an antibiotic may not be issued for prophylactic purposes.
(3) In relation to food-producing animals a medicated feedingstuffs prescription may not confer authority for more than one course of treatment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/2033/schedule/5/paragraph/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/veterinary-medicines-regulations-2013/schedule-5/paragraph-19
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