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How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without an authorisation.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on how to apply to vary a veterinary Marketing Authorisation (MA) or Homeopathic Remedy.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on the production of mock-ups for assessment.
Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.
How to register veterinary practice premises for vets to be able to supply veterinary medicines and inspection issues.
How to report suspected illegal activity and how we will deal with these reports.
Requirement to analyse samples from food producing animals for residues of veterinary medicines and prohibited substances.
How to apply for approval for a suitably qualified person (SQP) retailer premises to sell or supply animal medicines.
Apply to manufacture Extemporaneous preparations, Autogenous vaccines, authorisations for Equine Stem Cell Centre (ESCCA) or Non-Food Animal Blood Bank (NFABBA).
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.
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
Definitive fees charged for applications under Schedule 7 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
All national applications will be processed on one of six timetables that vary in length depending on the complexity and nature of the application under assessment.
Apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines and medicines marketed under the Exemptions for Small Pet Animals.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
Guidance for the veterinary pharmaceutical industry on how to apply for and maintain a joint-label for use on veterinary medicines placed on the market in the UK and Ireland.
Legal requirement for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the ongoing implementation of the Veterinary Medicines Regulation relating to applications and authorisations for veterinary medicines.
Guidance for manufacturers and distributors of premixtures and feedingstuffs containing veterinary medicines or specified feed additives.
How a marketing authorisation holder should report a defect with a veterinary medicine.
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