Which is the only POM-VPS medication available in the UK?

• A. Bravecto
• B. Imaverol
• C. Metacam
• D. Frontline

Answer: (B)

POM-VPS medicines are prescription-only but can be supplied by a veterinary pharmacist or suitably qualified person under a veterinary prescriber’s instruction. They sit between strict vet-only prescriptions and fully general sale products, allowing access through professional supply with appropriate oversight.

Imaverol is classified as POM-VPS in the UK, so it must be obtained with a veterinary prescription and can be dispensed by a veterinary pharmacist or SQP under that prescription. The other products fall into different regulatory categories: Bravecto and Metacam require veterinary prescription (but are not POM-VPS), and Frontline is generally available as a non-prescription veterinary product. So Imaverol is the only one in the POM-VPS category.