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Information on BTV-3 vaccines for keepers and vets, including rules for reporting vaccinations and keeping records.
As a vet or pharmacist, you must follow legal requirements when working with controlled drugs in veterinary medicine.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Apply to import a medicine for veterinary use into the UK.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
Advisory note from the UK Chief Veterinary Officer for veterinarians prescribing BTV-3 vaccines.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
Service for Marketing Authorisation Holders, Manufacturers, Veterinary Professionals and Wholesalers.
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
Summary of product characteristics for BLUEVAC-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Summary of product characteristics for Bultavo-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Records that must be kept when supplying or administering veterinary medicines in the UK.
Explainer for the rules for advertising products used in, on or near animals that are not licensed veterinary medicines.
The legal text underpinning the regulation of manufacture, authorisation, marketing, distribution, use and post-authorisation surveillance of veterinary medicines and medicated feed.
How to submit an application, data package and responses for proposed or existing marketing authorisations.
You must get permission to export certain drugs and medicines.
This is the Hub for all the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's communications on current and future regulatory changes.
How to register veterinary practice premises for veterinary surgeons to supply veterinary medicines.
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