When may a NFA-VPS medication be prescribed?

• A. When the product is on sale
• B. When the VS or SQP are satisfied that the person who will use the product can do safely and use it for what it is intended for
• C. When the animal is under veterinary care
• D. When the owner requests it

Answer: (B)

NFA-VPS medicines are only supplied after a professional checks that the person who will use the product can do so safely and for the intended purpose. The veterinary surgeon or a suitably qualified person evaluates whether the owner or caregiver understands how to administer the medicine, knows the correct dose and duration, can store it properly, and can recognize any signs of adverse effects. If they’re confident about safe use and the medicine’s intended use, they can prescribe or authorize supply. It isn’t enough that the product is simply on sale, or that the animal is under veterinary care, or that the owner requests it. The professional judgment on safe use is the key requirement.