IATA Packing Regulations for Biological Samples Quiz
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What is the main reason homeopathic remedies cannot make medicinal claims?

  • They are pre-registered with VMD but not licensed
  • They are not of sufficient dilution to guarantee safety
  • They are not proven to have therapeutic indications (correct)
  • They are categorised as AVM – GSL
  • What is the main purpose of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001?

  • To monitor the use of steroids in veterinary medicine
  • To restrict the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine
  • To control the use of homeopathic remedies in veterinary medicine
  • To regulate the use of controlled drugs in veterinary medicine (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of a Schedule 1 controlled drug?

  • Has no potential for abuse
  • Has high potential for misuse and is not used in veterinary medicine (correct)
  • Has therapeutic value but is addictive
  • Has low potential for misuse
  • What is the characteristic of a Schedule 5 controlled drug?

    <p>Has very low strength preparations with low risk of misuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many homeopathic remedies are currently licensed under the scheme?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cascade in relation to homeopathic remedies?

    <p>To allow vets to use extemporaneously prepared homeopathic remedies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Homeopathic Remedies

    • Pre-registered with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD)
    • Cannot make any medicinal claims
    • Must be of sufficient dilution to guarantee safety
    • Categorised as AVM-GSL (Authorized Veterinary Medicine-General Sales List)
    • Defined as 'homeopathic veterinary medicinal product without approved therapeutic indications'
    • Currently, 7 products are licensed under this scheme

    Licensed Homeopathic Remedies

    • Aconite Tablets
    • Anxt-F Oral solution
    • Arnica Montana tablets
    • Arsenicum Album tablets
    • Belladonna tablets
    • Nux Vomica tablets
    • Rhus Tox tablets

    Controlled Drugs

    • Regulated by the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001
    • Risk of misuse by people
    • Divided into 5 schedules
    • Subject to increased controls, including access, recording, and storage

    Schedules of Controlled Drugs

    • Schedule 1: Highest potential for misuse, not used in veterinary medicine (e.g. Ecstasy, Heroin)
    • Schedule 2: Therapeutic value but addictive, strict controls on use (e.g. Morphine, Ketamine)
    • Schedule 3: Some potential for abuse, less strict control measures (e.g. Barbiturates, Buprenorphine)
    • Schedule 4: Divided into two parts, Part 1 contains benzodiazepines, Part 2 contains anabolic and androgenic steroids, no additional controls (e.g. Diazepam, anabolic steroids)
    • Schedule 5: Very low strength preparations, low risk of misuse, no additional controls (e.g. Codeine, Paracetamol)

    Pharmacovigilance

    • Suspect Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme (SARSS)
    • Legal requirement for all manufacturers
    • Applies to all medicines
    • Includes monitoring of adverse reactions in animals, people, environment, and food, as well as lack of efficacy

    Responsibilities and Requirements

    • Manufacturers: Report adverse events to the VMD
    • Animal health professionals: Report suspected adverse events to the VMD
    • Public: Report suspected adverse events directly to the VMD using the 'yellow form'
    • Four pillars of reporting: identifiable person, identifiable patient, suspected substance, and one or more reaction

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    Test your knowledge on the IATA packing regulations for biological samples. Learn about the requirements for primary receptacles, leak-proof containers, absorbent layers, secondary containers, and itemised lists of contents.

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