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The following detailed requirements shall apply to veterinary medicinal products other than biological veterinary medicinal products, except where otherwise set out in Section IV.
Vets can download a poster containing key messages on AMR to use in their surgeries.
List of available products under the Veterinary Medicine Health Situation Scheme.
Sourcing medicines via online pharmacies, impact on prices and trading with the EU, such as food products from 1 January 2026.
Requirements for a self-inspection programme.
Guidance on Pharmacovigilance reporting.
Sets out the proper use of the indication, “Suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis”.
This publication provides details of the code of practice that should be used for the responsible use of animal medicines on farms.
Requirements for stock inventories which must be performed regularly.
Import certificates are required for non-UK licenced veterinary medicinal products which are to be placed on the UK market.
Good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products must also be observed by third parties involved in the wholesale distribution of veterinary medicinal products and should be part of their contractual obligations.
There must be sufficiently competent personnel to carry out all the tasks for which the wholesale dealer is responsible.
Principles of good distribution practice for veterinary medicinal products.
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.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported 1 July to 31 September 2025.
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.
Prescribing processes for vets in Northern Ireland.
Use and movement of veterinary medicines on the market in Northern Ireland before 1 January 2026.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate may suspend or expire a licence to market an animal medicine if it fails to comply with the regulations.
These published standards relate to Corporate Priority 3 – Regulatory Service.
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