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This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, medicinal words and phrases, how to obtain advice, report non-compliance.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
You must register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practise as a veterinarian in the UK
Legal requirements for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
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.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public. Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service .
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
For manufacturers and distributors of intermediate and final feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premix or specified feed additives.
Getting a fair deal when choosing a vet practice and treatments for your pet.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment. VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Dermipred tablets seized at East Midlands Airport.
Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale
You can appeal against certain decisions made by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) that affect you.
Explainer for businesses and persons regulated by the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013, as amended, on the transitional provisions included in the amending legislation: the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024.
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
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