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Lee Grist

Controlled drugs in veterinary practice: A VMD inspector’s top tips

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As Head of Inspections and Enforcement at the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), I regularly see how veterinary practices manage controlled drugs (CDs). Through our programme of inspections, we've identified several areas where practices commonly face challenges. I'd like to share …

Advertising and labelling unauthorised veterinary medicines manufactured for use under the cascade (Extemporaneous Preparations)

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Lee Grist, Head of Distribution and Supply, and James Garrity from our Legislation Office explain what manufacturers can and can’t do when advertising and labelling extemporaneous preparations (also known as ‘specials’) manufactured for use under the cascade. Manufacturers cannot advertise …