Repeat prescriptions

Standard operating procedure for posting medication

Prescription medication

Under no circumstances should flammable and/or toxic medication be sent via the post.
Only under exceptional circumstances, such as a client is unable to collect medication themselves or send a representative to collect, can medication be posted.
Prescription medication should only be posted at the request and consent of a veterinary surgeon.
Prescription medication should be sent via Royal Mail recorded delivery, 1^st class – check Royal Mail guidelines prior to sending.

Controlled drugs

Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs are prohibited from being sent via the post.
The posting of Schedule 4 and 5 controlled drugs is only permitted under the request and consent of a veterinary surgeon.
Under exceptional circumstances, such as a client is unable to collect controlled drugs themselves or send a representative to collect may schedule 4 and 5 controlled drugs be posted.
Controlled drugs must be sent 1^st class by recorded and “signed for” delivery via a courier.

Preparing/packaging medication for posting

Solid mediation (tablets, capsules) = sealed polythene bag.
Liquid medication = leak proof container.
Medication must be wrapped in an absorbent material, such as cotton wool.
Medication must be placed in a well-padded and sealed envelope.
The practice name and return address must be clearly visible.


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