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How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
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.
Legal requirements for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply to vary a veterinary Marketing Authorisation (MA) or Homeopathic Remedy.
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.
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances for use in veterinary medicines.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to Pharmacovigilance.
How to register veterinary practice premises for veterinary surgeons to supply veterinary medicines.
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.
How to obtain an authorisation to wholesale veterinary medicines.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on applying for maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the UK.
Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
How to submit an application, data package and responses for proposed or existing marketing authorisations.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
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