Veterinary Medicines Directorate

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is an executive agency of the UK government responsible for the regulation and surveillance of veterinary medicines to ensure their safety, quality, and efficacy for animal health and public protection.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.

467

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.

6.5

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.

344

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.

5.4

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.

100%

Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

480 articles

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Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot on Solution for Cats and Kittens Product recall alert

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Product defect recall alert for Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens by Pets Choice Limited. ...

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Phenoxypen Water Soluble Powder, 325 mg/g Powder for Use in Drinking Water for Pigs and Chickens – SPC change

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Change to the information provided in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). ...

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New online form makes it easier to register as a veterinary medicines internet retailer

Monday, 15 June 2026

All online retailers of veterinary medicines must register with the VMD....

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Topical hormone treatments: pet owners warned of risks to pets from accidental exposure

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Topical hormone products such as gels and creams can be absorbed accidentally by pets through close contact....

Bravecto 150 mg/ml Powder and Solvent for Suspension for Injection for Dogs – SPC change

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). ...

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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: New digital variation application process

Thursday, 28 May 2026

From 28 May 2026 applicants will benefit from a streamlined digital experience when submitting Marketing Authorisation variation applications. ...

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SPC update Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC)....

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VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

New service makes adverse event reporting easier and more efficient than ever....

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Recruitment for an Accounts Clerk

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Accounts Clerk to provide support to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable....

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VMD launches new online contact form today

Monday, 18 May 2026

The form will become the main route for contacting the VMD....

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Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

VMD launches campaign on protecting UK waterways from contamination from flea and tick treatments ...

VMD clarifies packaging requirements for general sales medicines

Monday, 27 April 2026

The VMD has published new guidance on packaging, pack size and product information requirements for products intended to be distributed at AVM-GSL....

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New animal medicine adverse event reporting service launching May 2026

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The new adverse event reporting service from the VMD will replace the previous suspended service....

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Recruitment for Accounts Payable Manager

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Accounts Payable Manager working on purchase invoices and staff expenses....

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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Thursday, 16 April 2026

New drive could help reduce environmental impact ...

Scabigard Suspension for Cutaneous Administration product defect recall alert

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Product defect recall alert for Scabigard Suspension for Cutaneous Administration - Vm 42058/5173 and Vm 60021/3020 by Zoetis Belgium S.A....

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Recruitment for the Head of Application Management

Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Head of Application Management, working on the authorisation of veterinary medicinal products....

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Warning relating to veterinary use of Hibiwash 4% w/v Cutaneous Solution Clorhexidine gluconate 500 ml

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Recall alert for specific batches of Hibiwash due to potential risk of microbial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC)....

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Recruitment for a Senior Internal Communications Manager

Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Senior Internal Communications Manager working on an internal communications strategy....

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Recruitment for a Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor

Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Senior Veterinary Pharmacovigilance Assessor working on post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines for the UK market....

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Profender various products Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) change

Friday, 06 March 2026

Change to the information provided on adverse events for Profender Modified-release Tablets, Profender Spot-on Solution and Profender Multi-dose Spot-...

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Bioestrovet Swine 0.0875 mg/ml Solution for Injection – SPC change

Friday, 06 March 2026

Change to the information provided in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Bioestrovet Swine 0.0875 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs....

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VMD reaffirms safety of Leptospira vaccines in dogs

Thursday, 05 March 2026

Routine update to adverse event data for L2 and L4 dog vaccines, and reminder for vets to tailor vaccination programmes for individual animals. ...

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Recruitment for an AMR Senior Policy Advisor

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

AMR Senior Policy Advisor working on leading, advising on, and coordinating international and domestic AMR policy in animal health....

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VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series

Monday, 02 March 2026

First Inspections and Enforcement report, covering October and November 2025, providing animal owners, vet practices and other animal health businesse...

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VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October November 2025

Monday, 02 March 2026

Results from inspections and enforcement activities October-November 2025....

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Recruitment for the Head of Enforcement Section

Monday, 23 February 2026

Head of the Enforcement Section, leading a team of enforcement officers dealing with breaches of the regulations...

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Veterinary Medicines Digital Service update: changes to reference product selection

Thursday, 19 February 2026

From March 2026, applicants using the Veterinary Medicines Digital Service (VMDS) will only be able to select valid, authorised reference products for...

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