Which of the following is an example of a POM-V medication?

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

Answer: (C)

POM-V medicines require a veterinary prescription because they carry risks and need professional assessment, dosing guidance, and ongoing monitoring. Metacam contains meloxicam, a potent NSAID for animals. Because NSAIDs can cause serious issues such as gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney effects, and drug interactions, a veterinary vet must evaluate the animal, decide the appropriate dose, and monitor the animal’s response. That supervision is why Metacam is a POM-V.

The other products listed are typically available through routes that don’t require a veterinary prescription in many settings (for example, topical parasite treatments or antifungal washes that can be obtained through standard channels or under less restrictive supply schemes). Therefore, they are not the POM-V example in this context.