Information for SQPs

   

Every time an SQP prescribes a POM-VPS medicine, the SQP must take into account the responsible use of medicines. This should include following relevant guidance from SCOPS and COWS.

Information about renewing your AMTRA SQP status for 2027 is sent to all AMTRA SQPs in mid-October 2026, with a series of reminders after that: please make sure we have an accurate email address for you. Further details of the process including fees are on that page.

All AMTRA SQPs are required to undertake a certain amount of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) that has been accredited by AMTRA. The current two-year CPD period runs until 30 June 2027, by which time the required number of points must have been earned (or an exemption granted for exceptional circumstances). Those who don't earn the required number of points by 30 June 2027 won’t be able to renew their AMTRA status for 2028 (unless they pass a revalidation viva), but can carry on until 31 December 2027. More on CPD Requirements

The best place to start for CPD is the AMTRA website. AMTRA hosts a growing range of CPD itself - Visit the AMTRA CPD Academy to see what's available. More is coming soon.

We also list on our website a range of other CPD that is open to all SQPs, much online but including other means of gaining accredited CPD. More on other CPD opportunities available to all SQPs...

All SQPs are required to abide by the regulatory controls which include the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, the associated Code of Practice, and relevant VMD guidance. More on the regulatory controls including Code of Practice and Guidance...

Updating your contact details

Even though most SQPs are supported by their employers, your qualification is personal to you, and AMTRA will write to you at your home address.

Please remember the importance of keeping AMTRA advised of any change in personal details (such as name change) or if you move house - please do not expect your employer to do this for you. You can login to the AMTRA website and update your contact details at any time.

SQP Locums

AMTRA offers a short list of SQP locums (that is, someone who temporarily stands in for another SQP) to enable a business to continue to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines while the customary SQP is absent for whatever reason. More on SQP Locums

GDPR & Privacy Policy

You can read more about how AMTRA uses your information and how you can choose to opt out of receiving certain information on the GDPR & Privacy Policy page.

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