Yes, if a veterinary surgeon has decided that the use of such medicinal product is appropriate under the rules of the cascade for animal welfare reasons, he/she can prescribe the medicine to that particular animal. In this case the medicine may be legally imported into the UK through the VMD’s import scheme. Details on how to use the scheme may be found here: http://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/pdf/vmgn/vmgnote13.pdf

You will be asked for your informed consent under these circumstances.