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Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
Requirements for documentation, procedures and record keeping.
Apply for authorisation of premises for the retail supply of POM-VPS and NFA-VPS veterinary medicines by suitably qualified persons (SQPs).
Actions to be taken by Marketing Authorisation Holders in order to supply veterinary medicines to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026.
Guidelines and guidance for vets, farmers and animal keepers on the responsible use of antimicrobials.
Explainer on how the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) monitors the safety and effectiveness of animal medicines after they have been approved for use.
There are two additional routes available for sourcing medicines in NI, the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme and the Veterinary Medicines Internal Market Scheme.
Principles of good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products.
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.
Effective from 17 May 2024 Definitive fees charged for applications under Schedule 7 of Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as amended) as they apply to GB.
These published standards relate to Corporate Priority 3 – Regulatory Service.
The following detailed requirements shall apply to veterinary medicinal products other than biological veterinary medicinal products, except where otherwise set out in Section IV.
Summary of product characteristics for Bultavo-3 BTV-3 vaccine in the UK
Definitive fees charged for applications under Schedule 7 of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
Guidance on the Batch Release Request scheme for an immunological veterinary medicine to be placed on the UK market.
Details of the VMD Corporate Priorities for 2025 - 2026.
This registration service applies to products marketed under the exemption for small pet animals.
Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances for use in veterinary medicines.
There must be sufficiently competent personnel to carry out all the tasks for which the wholesale dealer is responsible.
Requirements for transport of the veterinary medicinal products .
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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