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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.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
How to obtain an authorisation to wholesale veterinary medicines.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply to vary a veterinary Marketing Authorisation (MA) or Homeopathic Remedy.
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
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.
Requirements for an Animal Test Certificate (ATC) to carry out the field trial of a veterinary medicine in animals (clinical trial) in the UK.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to Pharmacovigilance.
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 submit an application, data package and responses for proposed or existing marketing authorisations.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances for use in veterinary medicines.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
How to register veterinary practice premises for veterinary surgeons to supply veterinary medicines.
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.
Registers of authorised manufacturers, wholesale dealer sites and retailers.
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on applying for maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the UK.
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