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Veterinary Medicines Directorate

This coverage examines the work of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the UK government agency responsible for regulating veterinary medicines. Pet Gazette reports on VMD policy updates, licensing decisions, compliance guidance, and enforcement actions, as well as consultations and industry engagement. Coverage includes news, expert commentary, and analysis to help pet trade professionals — including veterinary practices, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers — stay informed on regulatory developments that impact the supply, sale, and use of veterinary medicines.

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

This coverage examines the work of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), the UK government agency responsible for regulating veterinary medicines. Pet Gazette reports on VMD policy updates, licensing decisions, compliance guidance, and enforcement actions, as well as consultations and industry engagement. Coverage includes news, expert commentary, and analysis to help pet trade professionals — including veterinary practices, retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers — stay informed on regulatory developments that impact the supply, sale, and use of veterinary medicines.

PIF launches consultation on flea treatment regulations

Trade body seeks member views on potential supply changes for fipronil and imidacloprid products

Pollution concerns spark VMD review of flea and tick treatments

The government veterinary medicines regulator concluded the chemicals ended up in waterways…

Gov reminds companies to submit annual list of small pet medicines

The government has announced that companies selling medicines for small pet animals under…

New Veterinary Medicines Regulations to come into force on 17 May

New legislation in Great Britain will make changes to the requirements set out in the…

Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK reach lowest ever level

Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK are at the lowest level ever recorded, in a report…

VMD recalls certain Beaphar and Wilko dog products

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced a product defect recall alert for…

VMD launches vet medicine consultation

Government agency The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a public…

A look into the use of hemp oil on pets

For many years now, hemp oil has been used across the world to address a variety of…

Pet owners conned into buying fake medication

One in 10 pet owners have unknowingly fake pet medication online, according to the latest…

A guide to buying pet medication online

When your pet is poorly and in need of treatment, the costs can quickly add up. This is why…