From 1st September the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS, the regulatory body for the veterinary profession in the UK) is introducing new guidance on prescribing prescription only medicines following legal changes as detailed by the VMR (Veterinary Medicines Regulations).
The new guidance requires that a physical examination of the pet has to be performed every time any antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and anti-parasiticides are prescribed.
The guidance is an important step towards ensuring responsible use and reducing the veterinary impact on the wider issues of global antibiotic resistance and decline of insect populations.
What this means in practice is that your pet may need to come in for an in-person consultation.
We would ask our clients to email the practice (info@windmillvets.co.uk) or use the link via our website
https://windmillvets.co.uk/order-a-repeat-prescription/ when requesting flea and worm products, rather than to turn up in person. This allows our vets, together with our client care team to manage your requirements correctly.
We would ask or your patience and understanding as we implement these changes. Thank you.
