It’s Illegal to advertise products imported under the Special Import System
Manufacturers, distributors, and wholesalers cannot promote or advertise products imported under the Special Import Scheme. Jackie Catterall, Regional Managing Inspector (Northern Region) and Stacey Brown, Head of Supply Team, explain why. Specially imported products are considered to be unauthorised veterinary …
Advertising and labelling unauthorised veterinary medicines manufactured for use under the cascade (Extemporaneous Preparations)
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 …
Operation LASCAR- ANCORD: Our biggest seizure yet
Kimberly Homer-Theodore, one of our enforcement officers, talks about a recent case involving the seizure of a substantial quantity of veterinary medicines destined for export. A great result when we stopped the illegal export of over 6,700 veterinary medicines …
Supplying veterinary medicines at trade shows and exhibitions
Visiting trade shows and events As Head of the Distribution and Supply Chain at the VMD, I know that veterinary medicines, or products which purport to be veterinary medicines, are advertised and /or offered for sale at trade shows. This …
Reducing antibiotic use in pets
Bacteria can pass between you and your pet According to the vet charity for pets, The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals around 52% of UK adults own a pet, with an estimated population of 10.2 million dogs and 11 million …
Extramural Studies (EMS) Placement at the VMD, July 2022
A small group of veterinary students in their final years of study joined us this summer for a two-week EMS placement at our office in Surrey. Students were given a comprehensive overview of our work, with a focus on …
Safe Management for Controlled Drugs
Did you know? Veterinary practice break-ins are more common than you might think. In many cases, controlled drugs (CDs) are stolen. Drugs primarily intended for animal use can have significant and serious health effects on humans or can be fatal …
My placement experience working with the VMD’s AMR surveillance team
Kudzaishe Vhoko-Tapesana at the offices of the VMD Why I’m here Hi, my name is Kudzaishe Vhoko-Tapesana. I am a veterinarian from Zimbabwe, and a Fleming Fund fellow for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and surveillance, being hosted by the London School …
Can I buy CBD Oil (cannabidiol) for my pet?
The short answer is No. Hopefully after reading this article you’ll understand why - but all is not lost, read on and you’ll discover that there is a safer solution! So why can’t I just use the CBD products authorised …
Importing unauthorised veterinary medicines is criminal
Shopping for the best deals online from the comfort of your home or office can make for savvy shoppers – but buyer beware! A farmer received a nine-month prison sentence suspended for 3 years, for doing just that. In a …