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Register as a manufacturer, importer or distributor of active substances for use in veterinary medicines.
Explainer for the pharmaceutical industry on the implementation of Pharmacovigilance requirements during the transition time from the date the revised VMR have effect in GB to 17 May 2027.
The PLI is a government-led initiative, working with private veterinary laboratories to bring together antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from diagnostic testing of sick animals.
Privacy notice regarding personal data processed by the VMD.
Fees calculator tool to help you work out how much your application for a new Marketing Authorisation (MA) or a variation to an existing MA is likely to cost.
You can appeal against certain decisions made by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) that affect you.
How to create an online adverse event report for an animal medicine.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for SQP retailers’ premises inspections.
Guidance on Pharmacovigilance reporting.
A quality system is required to ensure that the objectives of good distribution practice are realised and should clearly set out responsibilities, processes and risk management principles in relation to the wholesale dealers…
Requirements for transport of the veterinary medicinal products .
Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis”.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported 1 January to 31 March 2026.
This document sets out the broad governance framework within which the VMD and Defra operate.
References and list of enforcement notices and prosecutions which involved illegal activity with animal medicines in the last year.
Operational requirements.
Principles of good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products.
Requirements for suitable and adequate premises and equipment to ensure proper storage and distribution of veterinary medicinal products.
There must be sufficiently competent personnel to carry out all the tasks for which the wholesale dealer is responsible.
Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to gastric ulcers”.
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