Products such as Frontline Plus, Advantage and Drontal are categorised as NFA-VPS products. This means that a vet, pharmacist or suitably qualified person can sell them. The following requirements for supply should be followed:
- The pharmacist must be present and authorise each transaction
- The pharmacist must be satisfied that the person making the supply is competent to do so.
When retail supplies of such products are made, the qualified person should:
- Check that the person being supplied the medicine understands how to use it safely and that they are using it for an authorised purpose
- Give advice on how to use the product and point out any particular warnings/contraindications to the customer
- Supply only the quantity needed for immediate treatment.
Frontline Spot On is an AVM-GSL product, which means there is no requirement for anyone selling the medicine to be qualified.
Signposting
For more infomation, see:
- Use your Counter Intelligence Plus: Pet Health supplement
- Read the government's guidance on the retail of veterinary medicines
- Visit the RSPCA website
- Read the Domestic Pest Advice and Support from British Pest Control Association
- Visit Net Vet