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Batch recall alert for human eye gels that may be prescribed by vets and used under the cascade.
Explainer on product information templates to be used by applicants and Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) of veterinary medicines.
VICH consultation until 15 August 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating pharmaceutical development of veterinary medicinal products.
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).
Vacancy for two Non-Executive Director roles on the VMD's Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the SPC for Apoquel Film-coated Tablets for Dogs and Apoquel Chewable Tablets for Dogs.
Product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml 5ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses due to a discrepancy in processing settings.
Legislation being introduced will make regulations more effective and maintain the UK as an attractive place to market veterinary medicines
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The VMD and the University of Pretoria, South Africa, collaborate to develop MSc in Veterinary Medicine Regulatory Affairs.
The VMD’s online services will be unavailable from 4am Saturday 24 February until 11pm Sunday 25 February due to essential site maintenance.
Product defect recall alert for NARKETAN-10 100mg/ml Solution for Injection, Vm 08007/4090 by Vetoquinol UK Ltd.
Product defect recall alert for King British White Spot Control 100ml and Original Formula WS3 50ml and 250ml by Beaphar.
Applicants must obtain a submission slot in advance of submitting selected National Pharmaceutical MA applications.
Guidance developed for vets following changes to RCVS guidance on prescribing POM-V medicines.
VICH consultation until 31 July 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating the safety of residues of veterinary drugs in food.
Joint VMD-HPRA guidance explaining additional information permissible on the labelling and package leaflet of veterinary medicines jointly labelled for the UK and Irish market.
Opportunity to apply for a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement at the VMD in July 2024.
We will soon be replacing the Special Import Scheme with a new digital Import Service for veterinary surgeons.
Views sought on proposals to revise charges paid by participants in the National Residues Control Programme
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