Who can prescribe pom-v?

• A. Veterinary Surgeon - prescription only
• B. Pharmacist
• C. Veterinary Nurse
• D. SQP

Answer: (A)

POM-V medicines require a prescription from a veterinary prescriber, reflecting that the clinician must diagnose and decide on treatment. A veterinary surgeon has the professional authority to diagnose conditions, determine an appropriate treatment plan, and issue a prescription for POM-V. This ensures medicines are used safely and appropriately under veterinary oversight.

Pharmacists can dispense POM-V when they have a valid prescription from a veterinary prescriber, but they do not issue the prescription themselves. Veterinary nurses and SQPs cannot prescribe POM-V under standard regulations; they may handle supplies or administer medicines under supervision or limited scopes (such as POM-VPS under certain conditions), but not prescribe POM-V.