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Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, how to obtain advice and report non-compliance.
Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
Details about the arrangements in place for veterinary medicines supplied to NI, including the new Government schemes.
Clarification for the interpretation of the new elements within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs), as amended, relating to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The following detailed requirements shall apply to veterinary medicinal products other than biological veterinary medicinal products, except where otherwise set out in Section IV.
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.
Explainer on how the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) monitors the safety and effectiveness of animal medicines after they have been approved for use.
This registration service applies to products marketed under the exemption for small pet animals.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Prescribing processes for vets in Northern Ireland.
Explanation for animal owners and veterinary health professionals on how the VMD calculates adverse event incidence rates for veterinary medicines
Guidance for vets and beekeepers on importing bee medicines when a product authorised in the UK is not suitable or available.
The following requirements shall apply to immunological veterinary medicinal products, except where otherwise set out in Section IV.
There are two additional routes available for sourcing medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
How to make sure an application relating to an authorisation for a veterinary medicine is complete and will pass validation.
Actions to be taken by Marketing Authorisation Holders in order to supply veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026.
Requirements for handling complaints, returns, suspected counterfeits and recalls.
The documentation accompanying an application for a marketing authorisation pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations shall be presented in accordance with the requirements set out in this Annex.
The following detailed requirements shall apply to Requirements for Specific Marketing Authorisation Applications.
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