Information for clients re: Medication Review Consultations
Both for the welfare of your pet and for legal reasons all animals on long term/ongoing medication will need to have their treatment reviewed on a regular basis by their veterinarian.
This is to evaluate whether
- the medication is giving the desired results;
- the condition being treated has altered or deteriorated;
- your animal has altered in weight changing the dosage required;
- any undesirable side effects are occurring;
- alternative treatment options may now be available or more suitable.
The time between reviews depends on the animal, the condition being treated and the medications being used. The frequency will be at the veterinarian’s discretion but will be at least every 6 months as recommended by our professional legal defence company.
This may seem very frequent but remember as they have shorter lifespan and age more quickly 6 months for your:
- Cat is the equivalent to a human having a check up every two years
- Dog is the equivalent to a human having a check up every three years.
There is a standard charge for a re-examination, details of which are available on request.
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When your pet’s medical reviews are up to date, requests for repeat prescriptions of medication can be made at reception, in person or by phone. These repeats must be authorised by a veterinary surgeon. Nursing and reception staff are not qualified to authorise prescriptions other than flea and worm preventative treatments. To ensure we have your medication in stock please give us 48 hours notice for any repeat prescriptions.
Written prescriptions will incur a fee and also require 48 hours notice.
Unfortunately we are unable to credit/refund you for unused medication i.e. with prescription changes or the death of your pet. We cannot guarantee the correct storage of medications outside the practice meaning we cannot resell them. We are happy to safely dispose of your pets’ unused medication on your behalf.
Flea and worm treatments in a healthy animal require annual checks which can usually be included in their annual health check with their yearly vaccination.
Failure of a veterinarian to check any animal on long term medication could lead to the veterinary surgeon being convicted in a criminal court.
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