Vietnam: Animal owners must keep 01 copy of prescriptions for narcotic substance-containing veterinary drugs

According to Article 21 of Circular No. 12/2020/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, The prescription shall be made up by computer aid or electronic device and stored on software of the examination, diagnosis, surgery and testing establishment. Prescriptions for narcotic substance- and precursor-containing veterinary drugs must be printed out and delivered to animal owners, and also kept by veterinary drug supplying and selling establishment. Every examination, diagnosis, surgery and testing establishment must ensure that prescriptions are archived for management and data retrieval when necessary.

Besides, Article 22 of Circular No. 12/2020/TT-BNNPTNT also stipulates that every organization and individual practicing in examination, diagnosis, surgery and testing, animal feed producer, veterinary drug wholesaler, livestock production establishment and aquaculture establishment must archive prescriptions for at least 02 (two) years from the prescribing date. A prescription may be archived adopting one of the following methods:

- Archiving its original or copy;

- Storing the prescription on the software in a manner that facilitates retrieval. Information includes: name and address of the animal disease diagnostic and treatment facility; full name of the prescriber; name and address of the animal feed producer that uses the prescription; full name and address of the animal/animal species owner; name, content, quantity, dose and route of administration of drugs.

View more details at the Circular No. 12/2020/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, effective from December 25, 2020.

Le Vy

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