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Caninsulin 40 IU/ml Suspension for Injection – Adverse events

Increase in suspected adverse event reports following use of Caninsulin 40 IU/ml Suspension for Injection.

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Official Statistics: Residues of veterinary medicines in food: 2024

Residues of veterinary medicines in food 2024 surveillance results, a rolling summary.

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Guidance: Contact VMD

How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.

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Guidance: Apply for Specific Manufacturing Authorisation

Apply for an authorisation to manufacture extemporaneous preparations, autogenous vaccines, stem cell products or blood products for non-food animals.

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Guidance: Top Ten Imported Veterinary Medicines – Quarterly Report 1 April to 30 June 2024

Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 April to 30 June 2024.

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Recruitment for Biological Assessor in our Biologicals Team

Biological Assessor vacancy, working on applications for veterinary medicinal products.

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Guidance: Marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines

Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.

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Guidance: Report a product defect: veterinary medicine

How a marketing authorisation holder should report a defect with a veterinary medicine.

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Fleasolve 134 mg Spot on Solution for Medium Dogs Product defect recall alert

Product defect recall alert for: Fleasolve 134 mg Spot-on Solution for Medium Dogs Vm 49507/4004 by Naqua Ltd.

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Guidance: Fees applied to veterinary medicine authorisation applications in Northern Ireland

Definitive fees charged for applications under Schedule 7 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.

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We are recruiting for a Head of Information Technology

Head of Information Technology vacancy to lead teams to deliver a wide range of IT services that support internal and external stakeholders.

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Guidance: Apply to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or exempt products for small pet animals

How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.

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Recruitment for a Higher Scientific Officer in the Supply Team

The post-holder will be part of the VMD’s Supply Team within our Regulatory Affairs Section in the Authorisation Division.

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Further changes to our special imports digital service

Changes to our special imports digital service will affect UK veterinary surgeons and WDA holders who hold and supply imported medicines.

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Further changes to our special imports digital service

Changes to our special imports digital service will affect UK veterinary surgeons and WDA holders who hold and supply imported medicines.

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Guidance: Pharmacovigilance of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain

Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.

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Neptra Ear Drops Solution for Dogs – SPC change

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Neptra Ear Drops Solution for Dogs.

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Neptra Ear Drops Solution for Dogs – SPC change

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Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Neptra Ear Drops Solution for Dogs.

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Customer Survey Results 2024

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Results of our 2024 pharmaceutical industry customer survey carried out by an independent party.

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Recruitment for an Executive Officer in the International Office

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International Office vacancy, working on international projects for the VMD.

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Mutoral II for feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) seized

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Non-UK authorised medicine seized at East Midlands Airport.

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Artikrill Dol Cane seized

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Non-UK medicine seized at East Midlands Airport.

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Cimalgex 8 mg / 30 mg / 80 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs – SPC change

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Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Cimalgex 8 mg / 30 mg / 80 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs.

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Propalin Syrup, 40 mg/ml Dogs – SPC change

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Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Propalin Syrup, 40 mg/ml Dogs.

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Guidance: Veterinary Medicines Registers: manufacturing and distribution

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Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.

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Product defect alert Johnson’s 4Fleas Tablets for Cats and Kittens

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Recall alert for Johnson’s 4Fleas 11.4 mg Tablets for Cats and Kittens 6-tablet pack for incorrect packaging relating to 4Fleas Tablets for Dogs 6-tablet pack.

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Operation Ancord – Multiple seizures of veterinary products

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Veterinary products seized during an FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) Operation.

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Guidance: Apply for a Marketing Authorisation in the UK for a veterinary medicine or expiry

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Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for an authorisation to place a veterinary medicine on the UK market or part of, or to expire one.

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Guidance: Application fees for veterinary medicines

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Fees charged for the specific activities carried out by the VMD.

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VICH consultation on safety of residues of veterinary drugs in human food

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VICH consultation until 30 November 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating genotoxic safety of residues of veterinary drugs in human food.

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Official Statistics: VMD Published Standards 2024 to 2025: Monitoring performance

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Reporting against VMD published standards up to 31 March 2025.

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UK prescription veterinary medicine seized

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Dermipred tablets seized at East Midlands Airport.

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Non UK authorised worming tablets seized

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Biheldon cat and dog wormers seized at East Midlands Airport.

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Pharmaceutical Assessor recruitment

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Pharmaceutical Assessor vacancy, working in the regulation of veterinary medicines.

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Guidance: Pharmacovigilance of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain

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Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.

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Guidance: Implementation explainer: Pharmacovigilance

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Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of Pharmacovigilance requirements during the transition time from the date the revised VMR have effect in GB to 17 May 2027.

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Animal supplements seized

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Adored Beast products stopped at East Midlands Airport.

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Pet supplements seized

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GIGI Vet supplements stopped at East Midlands Airport.

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Guidance: Joint assessment for veterinary medicines for use in the UK and Ireland

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Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and maintain a shared-label for use on veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK and Ireland.

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Guidance: VMD Information Hub

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This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.

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Guidance: Benefit risk report (BRR) and signal notification submissions

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Once a VMP is on the UK market an MAH must record and submit the results of their signal management process, alongside sales and worldwide authorisation status data.

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Guidance: Pharmacovigilance of Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain

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Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.

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Guidance: Animal Test Certificates

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Requirements for an Animal Test Certificate (ATC) to carry out the field trial of a veterinary medicine in animals (clinical trial) in the UK.

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New Veterinary Medicines Regulations now in force

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New legislation in force from today in Great Britain makes changes to the requirements set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.

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Guidance: Record keeping requirements for veterinary medicines

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Records that must be kept when supplying or administering veterinary medicines in the UK.

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