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Cross-government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group Roadmap

The Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group (PiE) have set out a roadmap of activities to address the levels of fipronil and imidacloprid detected in UK waterways.

• From: Veterinary Medicines Directorate and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 July 2025

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The cross-government Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) Group (“The Group”) have set out a roadmap of activities to address the levels of fipronil and imidacloprid detected in UK waterways.

The workstreams focus on authorised topical parasiticide products (spot on and collars) for cats and dogs. Activities, research and learnings could be extended to other veterinary medicines, as appropriate.

Published 22 July 2025