The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has published the results of the distribution category review, which has recommended the re-classification of 50 products from POM-V or POM-VPS to a less restrictive distribution category.

Not all the products recommended…

Alternative remedies which could be dangerous to pets are being targeted by the Government in a major drive to improve animal health and welfare.
 
Some herbal and homeopathic products are claiming medicinal benefits without scientific proof, meaning they…

The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the tightening up of sales of veterinary medicines on the internet but has expressed disappointment that the advertising of antimicrobials to farmers will continue.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has…

Following ongoing lobbying by the British Veterinary Association and others, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate has dropped controversial plans for a new veterinary medicines category - POM EA (prescription-only medicine extended administration).

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme, through which veterinary medicines retailers can now be accredited by the regulator.

The scheme, which is voluntary, involves an application process and…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has suspended ten drugs for food-producing animals which contain the excipient diethanolamine (DEA), after advice from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (the scientific advisory committee to the…

The BEVA, the BSAVA and The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists (AVA) say that working with the Veterinary Medicines Directorate, they've found a solution to the isoflurane shortage.

Having investigated alternative sources of isoflurane, and…

The National Office of Animal Health and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate have issued a joint statement concerning the supply of veterinary medicines when the UK leaves the EU, deal or no deal.

"The majority of veterinary medicines used in the UK…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has ruled that it will likely censor any individual or journalist who talks about a veterinary prescription medicine on social media.

The VMD's ruling sets a chilling precedent for the curtailment of free speech b…

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is inviting feedback from vet nurses and other interested parties about the legislation which regulates the manufacture, marketing, supply and distribution of veterinary medicines. 

The review will consider whether the…