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Product defect recall alert for four products by Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

Product defect recall alert for four products by Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Wholesaler level recall alert for four products by Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC....

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Small pet animal medicines exempt from authorisation: Annual submission of product list

Small pet animal medicines exempt from authorisation: Annual submission of product list

Friday, 17 October 2025

Companies marketing medicines for small pet animals exempt from the requirements of a Marketing Authorisation must submit an annual return to the VMD ...

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Tilmodil 300 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle and Sheep   Product defect recall

Tilmodil 300 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle and Sheep Product defect recall

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Product recall alert for Tilmodil 300 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle and Sheep by Emdoka & DUG(V) UK Limited. ...

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Gonavet Veyx 50 micrograms/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses   Product defect recall

Gonavet Veyx 50 micrograms/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses Product defect recall

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Product recall for Gonavet Veyx 50 micrograms/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses by Anupco Ltd T/A Kela Animal Health UK....

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Maprelin 75 µg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs   Product defect recall

Maprelin 75 µg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs Product defect recall

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Product recall for Maprelin 75 µg/ml Solution for Injection for Pigs by Anupco Ltd T/A Kela Animal Health UK....

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Recruitment for Higher Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team

Recruitment for Higher Scientific Officer in the Biologicals Team

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Higher Scientific Officer, working on the authorisation in the UK of biological and immunological veterinary medicinal products....

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Stakeholder feedback

Stakeholder feedback

Monday, 06 October 2025

Our aim is to provide ways of giving feedback that are timely, targeted and accessible for all our stakeholder groups....

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Recruitment for a Policy Officer

Recruitment for a Policy Officer

Monday, 29 September 2025

Policy officer, working on policy and legislation on veterinary medicines....

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VMD launches survey to understand how pet owners use flea and tick spot on treatments

VMD launches survey to understand how pet owners use flea and tick spot on treatments

Monday, 29 September 2025

VMD survey will help inform future guidance to protect both animal health and the environment....

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Ataxxa  Spot on Solution for Dogs– SPC change

Ataxxa Spot on Solution for Dogs– SPC change

Friday, 26 September 2025

Change to the information provided in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for Ataxxa Spot-on Solution for Dogs....

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Recruitment for a Veterinary Advisor: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance & Evidence

Recruitment for a Veterinary Advisor: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance & Evidence

Monday, 22 September 2025

Vet Advisor, working on matters involving AMR surveillance, research, and interventions....

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Recruitment for a Safety Assessor

Recruitment for a Safety Assessor

Monday, 15 September 2025

Safety Assessor, working on the scientific assessment of applications to vary marketing authorisations....

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Government publishes framework to strengthen UK veterinary vaccine availability

Government publishes framework to strengthen UK veterinary vaccine availability

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

New Statement of Intent sets out cross-sector approach to address vaccine supply challenges and support innovation in animal health....

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Recruitment for an Innovation Facilitator

Recruitment for an Innovation Facilitator

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Innovation Facilitator, working to the support delivery of the VMD Science Strategy....

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VMD launches call for evidence on the Medicines and Medical Devices Act as it applies to Veterinary Medicine

VMD launches call for evidence on the Medicines and Medical Devices Act as it applies to Veterinary Medicine

Sunday, 31 August 2025

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is seeking views from stakeholders to inform future reform of the UK's veterinary medicines regulatory framework....

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Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer

Recruitment for Communications and Engagement Officer

Thursday, 28 August 2025

We have a vacancy for a Communications and Engagement Officer....

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DIVENCE PENTA lyophilisate and solvent for emulsion for injection – SPC change

DIVENCE PENTA lyophilisate and solvent for emulsion for injection – SPC change

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

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

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Consultation: target animal safety evaluation for veterinary monoclonal antibody products

Consultation: target animal safety evaluation for veterinary monoclonal antibody products

Tuesday, 19 August 2025

Invitation for comments until 15 February 2026 on a draft VICH guideline relating to target animal safety evaluation for veterinary monoclonal antibod...

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VMD Strengthens Pharmacovigilance Framework Whilst Addressing Reporting Concerns

VMD Strengthens Pharmacovigilance Framework Whilst Addressing Reporting Concerns

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

VMD outlines plans to strengthen pharmacovigilance framework and confirms interim adverse event reporting routes whilst a new system is developed....

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Credelio 12mg and 48mg chewable tablets for cats – SPC change

Credelio 12mg and 48mg chewable tablets for cats – SPC change

Tuesday, 05 August 2025

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Credelio 12mg and 48mg chewable tablets for cats....

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Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour on Solution for Sheep   Recall alert

Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour on Solution for Sheep Recall alert

Monday, 04 August 2025

Product defect recall alert for Crovect 1.25% w/v Pour-on Solution for Sheep, GB & NI authorisations by Elanco Animal Health....

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UK launches world first study to assess antibiotic resistance levels in healthy dogs and cats

UK launches world first study to assess antibiotic resistance levels in healthy dogs and cats

Monday, 28 July 2025

The study aims to provide key information essential for reducing the development and spread of disease resistant infections....

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Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Government publishes plan to address presence of chemicals from pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

New plans to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK have been unveiled today...

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Relaunch of Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course?

Relaunch of Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course?

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Online training course 11 - 12 November 2025 introducing the role and responsibilities of the Wholesale Qualified Person (WQP) and the legislative req...

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Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses   Recall alert

Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses Recall alert

Thursday, 17 July 2025

Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses....

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StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats – SPC change

StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats – SPC change

Monday, 14 July 2025

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and...

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Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change

Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change

Thursday, 03 July 2025

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

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VMD relaunches Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online Course

VMD relaunches Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online Course

Thursday, 03 July 2025

This popular online training event is scheduled for Thursday 23 October 2025 and is ideal for anyone involved in veterinary dispensary roles....

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Further update: Genta Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse events

Further update: Genta Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse events

Friday, 27 June 2025

Actions following the identification of the cause of an increase of adverse event reports following the use of Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Inj...

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Recruitment for Biological Assessors

Recruitment for Biological Assessors

Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Biological Assessor, working on new marketing authorisations, variations of existing authorisations, and animal test certificates. ...

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