module 12 - integrated body systems PHARMACOLOGY - Introduction to Drug Legislation/ Exam Review questions and answers, graded A+/ verified.[LATEST EXAM UPDATES]

module 12 - integrated body systems PHARMACOLOGY - Introduction to Drug Legislation/ Exam Review questions and answers, graded A+/ verified. 1 Q Where should you access information regarding the use of medicines within the veteriary field? A NOAH (National Office of Animal Health) compendium of data sheets 2 Q What is the role of the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgery) in terms of drug legislation? A The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) are responsible for ensuring that all registered veterinary practice premises in the UK are inspected and comply with their legal obligations under the veterinary medicine regulations (VMRs) 3 Q What are the six roles of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) in terms of drug legislation? A 1. Monitor the adverse effects of veterinary drugs 2. Test drugs for residues 3. Authorise companies to sell veterinary drugs 4. Control how veterinary drugs are made and distributed 5. Advise the government of the developing veterinary medicine policy 6. Make, update and enforce the UK legislation of veterinary medicines 4 Q What is the role of the Home Office in terms of drug legislation? A The Home Office is responsible for the regulation of controlled drugs in the UK 5 Q What are the four classifications of veterinary medicines? A 1. Authorised Veterinary Medicines - General Sales List (AVM-GSL) 2. Non-Food Animal Medicines - Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Sutiable Qualified person (NFA-VPS) 3. Prescription-only Medicines - Veterinarian, Pharmacist, Sutiable Qualified person (POM-VPS) 4. Prescription-only Medicines - Veterinarian (POM-V) 6 Q Who can supply Authorised Veterinary Medicines - General Sales List (AVM-GSL)? A Authorised Veterinary Medicines - General Sales List (AVM-GSL) can be supplied by any retailer