ABSTRACT: A suitably qualified person (SQP) is someone who has undergone training to advise and prescribe on certain types of veterinary medicines under the Veterinary Medicine Regulations 2013. This has many uses in businesses such as pet shops and veterinary practices to allow non veterinary surgeons to prescribe selected products. In veterinary practice is it is often the case that nurses become SQP’s to allow them to prescribe in clinics, which takes pressure off the veterinary surgeons. This has many benefits, but also limitations. This article discusses how to become an SQP and whether or not the qualification is worthwhile to veterinary nurses in practice.

Author

Hollie Jane Millington FdSc C-SQP RVN

Hollie qualified in 2013 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing from Harper Adams University, also gaining her C-SQP status. She is a clinical coach and Head Nurse as well as a regular volunteer at StreetVet Birmingham. Nursing interests include student training, nurse clinics and inpatient care.

Keywords: SQP; RVN; prescribing; RAMA

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 36 (02)• February 2021 pp79-81

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