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Apoquel Tablets for Dogs   change to SPC

Apoquel Tablets for Dogs change to SPC

Friday, 15 March 2024

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the SPC for Apoquel Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs....

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Recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection

Recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection

Wednesday, 13 March 2024

Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses due to a discrepancy in processing settings....

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Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats – SPC change

Solensia 7 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats – SPC change

Friday, 08 March 2024

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

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VMD Collaboration: MSc in Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Affairs

VMD Collaboration: MSc in Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Affairs

Thursday, 29 February 2024

The VMD and the University of Pretoria, South Africa, collaborate to develop MSc in Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Affairs....

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Our online services will be unavailable on 24 and 25 February

Our online services will be unavailable on 24 and 25 February

Thursday, 22 February 2024

The VMD’s online services will be unavailable from 4am Saturday 24 February until 11pm Sunday 25 February due to essential site maintenance....

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Product defect recall: NARKETAN 10 100mg/ml Solution for Injection

Product defect recall: NARKETAN 10 100mg/ml Solution for Injection

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Product defect recall alert for NARKETAN-10 100mg/ml Solution for Injection, Vm 08007/4090 by Vetoquinol UK Ltd....

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Product defect recall: Listed King British Medicines

Product defect recall: Listed King British Medicines

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Product defect recall alert for King British White Spot Control 100ml and Original Formula WS3 50ml and 250ml by Beaphar....

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Extension to submission slots requirement to include specific MAs

Extension to submission slots requirement to include specific MAs

Friday, 16 February 2024

Applicants must obtain a submission slot in advance of submitting selected National Pharmaceutical MA applications....

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Joint RCVS and VMD guidance published

Joint RCVS and VMD guidance published

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

Guidance developed for vets following changes to RCVS guidance on prescribing POM-V medicines....

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VICH Consultation relating to demonstrating the safety of residues in food

VICH Consultation relating to demonstrating the safety of residues in food

Monday, 12 February 2024

VICH consultation until 31 July 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating the safety of residues of veterinary drugs...

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VMD and HPRA guidance on acceptable text for joint labelled veterinary medicines in the UK and Ireland

VMD and HPRA guidance on acceptable text for joint labelled veterinary medicines in the UK and Ireland

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Joint VMD-HPRA guidance explaining additional information permissible on the labelling and package leaflet of veterinary medicines jointly labelled fo...

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Extramural Studies Placement 2024

Extramural Studies Placement 2024

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Opportunity to apply for a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement at the VMD in July 2024....

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Launch of our new digital import service

Launch of our new digital import service

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

We will soon be replacing the Special Import Scheme with a new digital Import Service for veterinary surgeons. ...

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Consultation on charges for National Residues Control Programme

Consultation on charges for National Residues Control Programme

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Views sought on proposals to revise charges paid by participants in the National Residues Control Programme...

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UK Australia Regulatory Cooperation

UK Australia Regulatory Cooperation

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

UK-Australia Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Medicines Simultaneous Reviews published....

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Leptospira vaccination in dogs

Leptospira vaccination in dogs

Friday, 15 December 2023

VMD response to concerns raised following media reports of serious adverse events in dogs given the vaccine containing four strains of Leptospira bact...

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Recruitment for Head of Information Technology

Recruitment for Head of Information Technology

Friday, 15 December 2023

Head of team responsible for delivery of a wide range of IT services that support both internal and external stakeholders....

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Animal Medicine Seizure Notice issued to David Holt of Manchester

Animal Medicine Seizure Notice issued to David Holt of Manchester

Friday, 24 November 2023

Seizure notice served as part of an investigation by Defra Investigation Services (DIS) at residential premises in Manchester, March 2023....

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Pet nutraceutical product seized

Pet nutraceutical product seized

Friday, 24 November 2023

Tubs of Immune+ seized at East Midlands Airport....

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Finadyne 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection   Product defect recall alert

Finadyne 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection Product defect recall alert

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

Product defect recall alert for Finadyne 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection Vm 01708/4582 by MSD Animal Health UK Limited....

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Ectoparasiticide Veterinary Medicinal Products Containing Fipronil, Imidacloprid, and Permethrin

Ectoparasiticide Veterinary Medicinal Products Containing Fipronil, Imidacloprid, and Permethrin

Friday, 17 November 2023

Ectoparasiticide veterinary medicinal products and reporting adverse events. ...

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Our online services will be unavailable on Saturday 18 November 2023

Our online services will be unavailable on Saturday 18 November 2023

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

The VMD’s online services will be unavailable from 6:00am Saturday 18 November until 9:00am Sunday 19 November due to essential site maintenance....

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Dog vaccines imported from Thailand seized

Dog vaccines imported from Thailand seized

Friday, 10 November 2023

Vanguard HTLP 5/L seized at Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre....

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Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group agrees next steps

Tuesday, 07 November 2023

Third Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) Group meeting continue discussions regarding imidacloprid and fipronil....

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Seizure Notice published following a concluded court case

Seizure Notice published following a concluded court case

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Seizure notice issued to Anthony Howarth and Michelle Howarth at Wentworth K9 Fertility Clinic, Rotherham. ...

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Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK reach lowest ever level

Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK reach lowest ever level

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014. ...

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60 Dog Vaccines Seized

60 Dog Vaccines Seized

Monday, 30 October 2023

Unauthorised veterinary medicines seized at a postal depot in Belfast....

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VICH consultation relating to good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients

VICH consultation relating to good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients

Monday, 30 October 2023

VICH consultation on the guideline relating to good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients used in veterinary medicinal products...

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Recruitment Vacancy for  Operational Delivery Coordinator

Recruitment Vacancy for Operational Delivery Coordinator

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Vacancy for an Executive Officer in the Residues Section of the Surveillance Division. ...

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Bravecto Chewable Tablets for Dogs seized

Bravecto Chewable Tablets for Dogs seized

Thursday, 19 October 2023

Bravecto Chewable Tablets for Dogs seized at East Midlands Airport....

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