The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) earlier this week [30 September] wrote to all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses about extending until the end of October its temporary guidance that allows veterinary surgeons to prescribe prescription-only veterinary medicines (POM-Vs) remotely, but with an update that now requires the prescribing vet to consider whether the animal can first be brought under their care. RCVS Council introduced this temporary guidance in March, subject to a

New MAs and changes made and published to end of August 2020 The points below highlight changes in marketing authorisations (MAs) that may have a significant impact on veterinary surgeons’ prescribing decisions. New marketing authorisations New marketing authorisations relevant to veterinary surgeons in the UK that were issued or published in August are listed in Table 1. Table 1 also indicates where a public assessment report should become available for a product. Where available, links t

New MAs and changes made and published to end of July 2020 The points below highlight changes in marketing authorisations (MAs) that may have a significant impact on veterinary surgeons’ prescribing decisions. New marketing authorisations New marketing authorisations relevant to veterinary surgeons in the UK that were issued or published in July are listed in Table 1. Table 1 also indicates where a public assessment report should become available for a product. Where available, links to these re