Preparing a Prescription
GUIDANCE PROVIDES INFORMATION
ON PRESCRIPTION EXPECTATIONS
Prescribing a drug requires knowledge, skill,
and the use of professional judgment. The
College’s practice standard on prescribing,
approved by Council last year, explains
several required expectations. One of these
expectations details the items necessary on a
prescription when a client requests a wirtten
or oral prescription.
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Whether the prescription is provided in
writing or orally, there are several pieces of
information which need to be included. The
College has prepared helpful resources
on a prescription and the differences in
expectations for prescriptions for companion
animals and for food-producing animals.
The requirements are detailed in the
Professional Practice Standard - Prescribing
a Drug, found at cvo.org/prescribing. The
standard is accompanied by a helpful guide.
The guide provides answers to common
questions veterinarians may have concerning
anitmicrobial stewardship, the use of
protocols and standard operating protocols,
prescribing outside of a veterinarian-client-
patient relationship, reporting obligations
related to adverse reactions, refills, and fees
for writing prescriptions, among others.
Spring 2019
Vol. 35 No. 1
ISSN 2370-5965
COUNCIL HEADS
TO SUDBURY FOR
NEXT MEETING
drugs are an important area of veterinary
medicine which pose inherent risks to both
animal and public health. Veterinarians are
encouraged to review all four new and revised
standards setting out veterinary obligations
related to drugs. The standards also reflect
federal rules strengthening veterinary
oversight of antimicrobial use.
Learn more about cvo.org/prescribing.
Obligations related to the management of
If you’re a northerner who is curious about
what happens at College Council, Council
looks forward to seeing you in Sudbury for its
June meeting!
The next Council meeting will be held on
June 19 at the Radisson Hotel in Sudbury.
The one-day meeting will include discussion
on the code of ethics, non-prescription
products, after hours care, and an update on
the essential standards to accompany to a
new facility accreditation model.
The meeting will be followed by a meet and
greet with members of Council. Mark your
calendars and watch for more details this
spring.
CONTENTS
Policy Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Election vs. Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Learning in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Imposter Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Advisory Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Peer Review of Medical Records . . . . . . . . . 8
Instilling public confidence in veterinary regulation.
www.cvo.org