Irish Owned
New veterinary prescribing rules delayed until December
The team here, like all Licenced Merchants, had been preparing for a June implementation of the new veterinary prescribing regulations. However Charlie McConalogue, the Minister for Agriculture has confirmed that the transition period for the requirement of a veterinary prescription for anti-parasitic medicines has now been extended to December this year.
Under these rules, anti-parasitic medicines such as spot ons or worm doses will require a prescription from a vet before they can be purchased.The additional time will allow further development of the National Veterinary Prescription System (NVPS) as well as allowing ourselves to get up to date on what is needed and how it will affect our customers.
McConalogue said industry stakeholders, such as the merchants, have shown “real commitment” to ensuring implementing changes that will help farmers tackle antiparasitic and antimicrobial resistance.
The transition period will now end on December 1 next. This will allow merchants and farmers alike to get up to speed and address the challenges facing us.
Should you have any questions regarding the new veterinary prescribing rules please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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