VMD
This coverage focuses on the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and its regulatory oversight of veterinary medicines in the UK, with direct relevance to pet retailers, pharmacists, wholesalers, and veterinary suppliers. Pet Gazette reports on licensing updates, product classifications, enforcement actions, and guidance issued by the VMD, alongside developments in policy and compliance affecting the companion animal sector. Coverage supports professionals navigating the legal framework for selling, prescribing, and distributing veterinary medicines within the petcare supply chain.
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Nov- 2023 -2 NovemberVeterinary
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 published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by nearly 10% in the last year and have more than halved since 2014. Sales of the…
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Jun- 2023 -19 JuneRetailers
VMD recalls certain Beaphar and Wilko dog products
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced a product defect recall alert for certain batches of Beaphar Dog Flea Shampoo and Pets with Wilko Insecticidal Dog Shampoo. Due to a potential quality concern, Sinclair Animal and Household Care Ltd has initiated a Class II recall to end users for the…
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Feb- 2023 -3 FebruaryRegulation
VMD launches vet medicine consultation
Government agency The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to regulations on veterinary medicines, which could bring more burden for retailers. The new consultation seeks views on proposals to modernise the Veterinary Medicines Regulations to ensure they are fit for purpose to reflect developments…
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Jun- 2020 -24 JuneFeatures
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 an increasing number of pet owners are searching online to find cheaper medication. Buying pet medication online is a cost effective alternative. However, as with any online purchase, owners should shop…
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA addresses no-deal concerns over supply of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to concerns around supply of veterinary medicines in a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario, after the government published its Operation Yellowhammer: No-deal contingency planning paper. BVA president, Simon Doherty, said continued access to veterinary medicines post-Brexit is “essential” for safeguarding animal health and welfare,…
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Apr- 2019 -8 AprilVeterinary
Vet group launches antibiotic reduction initiative
A vet group has launched a new initiative aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics at its small animal practices. Vets4Pets and Companion Care surgeries have been provided with a STAR (Stop and Think, are Antibiotics Required?) toolkit to challenge established prescribing behaviours and promote best practice for antibiotic use.…
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Mar- 2019 -20 MarchGovernment & Legislation
VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary medicines in a no deal scenario. The VMD and the pharmaceutical industry have already established procedures to deal with medicine shortages, working closely with those operating in the supply chain…
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Jul- 2018 -30 JulyFeatures
Anti-vaxxing, pets and the community’s fears
The idea and concept that preventative vaccinations may be doing more harm than good is not a thought which is too uncommon amongst humans. More recently, some of those reservations and fears have crept into the animal community – namely in the pet world – with some claiming that vaccinations…
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Mar- 2018 -12 MarchVeterinary
Injection product recalled after defect found
An injection used by vets and wholesalers has been recalled, following an announcement from the government on the behalf of Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). The statement on the gov.uk website said: “We wish to make wholesalers and veterinarian’s aware that Bela-Pharm GmbH & Co.KG has issued a recall of a single batch of…
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Nov- 2017 -3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Animal heath professionals debate post-Brexit future
The National Office of Animal Health’s (NOAH’s) conference on 1 November in Westminster brought together more than 100 delegates to discuss and debate the future of animal health, as Brexit negotiations continue. The conference – chaired by NOAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard and opened by NOAH Chair Gaynor Hillier –…
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