Prescriptions

[Madam_max]

I was wondering if your horse is on a regular drug i.e Regumat, you can but it online cheaper but need a prescription. My question is does the vet have to give you a prescription. I have a randy mare and an ancient diabetic cat costing me a bomb

 

[spaniel]

You should be able to get a prescription from your vet although some may charge you for the privilege.

 

[Madam_max]

OK thanks. Also do you think it's safe to buy online? I could be gving them anything.

 

[spaniel]

If you go with someone reputable like Hyperdrug (Equine Pharmacy) then you will be fine. I have used them for ages and they are very professional and efficient. Give them a phone.

http://www.hyperdrug.com/departments.asp?dept=112&gclid=CKyY5vDSpI0CFScYEAodwj69rw.

 

[Tempi]

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I have a randy mare and an ancient diabetic cat costing me a bomb

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LMFAO

 

[Madam_max]

Thank you.

 

[HBII]

LMAO at your cat and horse situation

www.vetuk.co.uk

Might be another one to consider bought a DAP diffuser through eBay off them!

Hbx

 

[Donkeymad]

Vets are not allowed to charge for writing a prescription

 

[star]

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You should be able to get a prescription from your vet although some may charge you for the privilege.

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nope - it's illegal for vets to charge to write a prescription. anyone is entitled to ask for a prescription. we will however charge you to examine your pet every 6 months. that's just another law we have to stick to though - we're not actually allowed to prescribe to anything we haven't seen in the last 6 months.

 

[stranger1612]

Wishing to achieve pedant glory , I include the following exert from the RCVS guide to professional conduct. The six months quoted for repeat examinations is an urban myth. For some conditions and medications it would be reasonable to see an animal every year, for some conditions and some medications daily examination would be more appropriate.

" d. recently enough or often enough for the veterinary surgeon to have personal knowledge of the condition of the animal or current health status of the herd or flock to make a diagnosis and prescribe.

What amounts to 'recent enough' must be a matter for the professional judgement of the veterinary surgeon in the individual case."

I would add a word of caution about asking for too many prescriptions; it is amazing how many minor, and quite legitimate additions to your bill (which previously would have been written off as goodwill) may appear. You will quite possibly pay more overall although your POM bill will be less.

 

[spaniel]

Sorry yes you are right Star. The prescription itself should not be charged for however a consult may be required.

 

[star]

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Wishing to achieve pedant glory , I include the following exert from the RCVS guide to professional conduct. The six months quoted for repeat examinations is an urban myth. For some conditions and medications it would be reasonable to see an animal every year, for some conditions and some medications daily examination would be more appropriate.

" d. recently enough or often enough for the veterinary surgeon to have personal knowledge of the condition of the animal or current health status of the herd or flock to make a diagnosis and prescribe.

What amounts to 'recent enough' must be a matter for the professional judgement of the veterinary surgeon in the individual case."

I would add a word of caution about asking for too many prescriptions; it is amazing how many minor, and quite legitimate additions to your bill (which previously would have been written off as goodwill) may appear. You will quite possibly pay more overall although your POM bill will be less.

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didn't actually know that

(haven't actually read my guide yet

) i just went on what i was told when i joined my practice - told i wasn't allowed to authorise any repeat scripts if i hadn't seen the animal in the last 6 months and obviously we do also see a lot of animals a lot more frequently than that.