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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Oct- 2017 -19 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Pets Choice appoints key account manager for pet speciality sector
Pet food manufacturer, Pets Choice, has welcomed a new team member. Laura Mallick has taken the role of key account manager. With eight years’ experience within the pet sector for a VMD medicinal and chemicals manufacturer, Laura will be responsible for developing the growing Pets Choice portfolio of brands, further building…
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May- 2017 -3 MayCurrent Affairs
BVA initiative shortlisted for Antibiotic Guardian Award
A ‘One Health’ initiative, led by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), to promote ways of reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and humans has been shortlisted for the Antibiotic Guardian Award 2017. BVA, in partnership with the British Medical Association (BMA), Public Health England (PHE) and Veterinary…
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Sep- 2016 -21 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
New regulatory body authorised to maintain a register of SQPs
A new regulatory body has been authorised to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPS). The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has authorised VetSkill to maintain a register for Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) to prescribe and supply POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines. VetSkill is an Ofqual approved awarding organisation that…
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