New VMDS features to improve company responses and application tracking
VMDS has a new company response route for MAHs to submit applications and make it easier to track and monitor applications.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has introduced new features to the VMDS, providing a clearer route for company responses and greater visibility of application progress.
A single route for company responses
A new Company Response route in VMDS gives applicants a single, consistent way to respond to validation questions, Lists of Questions (LOQs) and UK Public Assessment Report (UKPAR) comments.
Applicants can submit responses directly against the relevant application, with supporting documents linked and visible alongside related submissions. This provides a clearer audit trail of information submitted to VMD and ensures the correct documents are linked to the relevant application.
Automated workflows also support faster and more consistent processing, while giving applicants confirmation that their responses have been submitted.
Greater visibility of application progress
Enhancements to the VMDS dashboard give applicants more information about the progress and status of their applications. This includes:
- the current application stage
- company responses and other related submissions linked to the associated application
- key expected dates, including anticipated question dates and applicant response deadlines
- the final Marketing Authorisation status
Together, these changes help applicants plan their activities, monitor applications more easily and understand the status of their products. They also reduce the need to contact VMD for application status updates.
Guidance and support
A short guidance video provides a walkthrough of the new process: VMDS update: Company Response Video
If you experience any technical issues with the new features, report them using the online technical service desk within VMDS.