Who is allowed to prepare an extemporaneous medicine?

• A. A vet, a pharmacist or a person holding an appropriate MANSA
• B. Only a vet
• C. Only a pharmacist
• D. Only the owner of the animal

Answer: (A)

Extemporaneous medicine preparation must be done by someone with proper training and legal authorization to compound medicines, ensuring safety, quality, and accurate dosing for the individual patient. A veterinarian has the clinical knowledge to tailor a formulation to the animal’s needs, while a pharmacist has specialized training in pharmaceutical compounding, sterility, stability, labeling, and storage. A person holding an appropriate MANSA is authorized under the regulatory framework to prepare such tailored medicines in accordance with established guidelines.

The owner typically does not have authorization to prepare extemporaneous medicines; they may administer a prescribed product according to instructions, but preparation itself requires professional credentials or a specific licence.