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Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis”.
Guidance on the handling of slurry and manure to help reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Actions to be taken by wholesalers and retailers in order to supply medicines to Northern Ireland.
Definitive fees charged for applications under Schedule 7 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
There are two additional routes available for sourcing medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
Information for farmers about inspections carried out on farms using on-site feed mixers to add veterinary medicines into feed.
Fees are charged for new marketing authorisation (MA) applications and variations to MAs.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
Requirements for suitable and adequate premises and equipment to ensure proper storage and distribution of veterinary medicinal products.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Requirements for handling complaints, returns, suspected counterfeits and recalls.
There are two additional routes available to support the supply of veterinary medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
Explanation for animal owners and veterinary health professionals on how the VMD calculates adverse event incidence rates for veterinary medicines
Requirements for transport of the veterinary medicinal products .
List of available products under the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme.
Legal requirements referred to in Schedule 1 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations, as amended.
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ 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.
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