Medicines (Veterinary Drugs) (Prescription Only) Order 2001 (S.I. No. 1646 of 2001). Country/Territory United Kingdom Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Drugs Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 27 May 2001. Abstract This Order states that veterinary surgeons and veterinary practitioners are the appropriate persons to prescribe the veterinary drugs covered by the Order (art. 3). The Order also specifies description or classes of veterinary drugs for the purposes of section 58 of the Medicines Act 1968 (art. 4). By virtue of section 58, as read with this Order, such products may be sold or supplied by retail only in accordance with a prescription given by a veterinary surgeon or veterinary practitioner and ma Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk