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Non-UK Authorised Trichoben products seized

Illegal Trichoben products seized from Merlin Vet.

From:
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Published
22 August 2023

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A consignment of illegal veterinary medicines has been identified and seized by a VMD inspector at Merlin Vet.

The following medicines were seized:

  • 43 x vials of Trichoben AV (10 ml) with associated vials of solvent labelled in Polish

This product is not authorised for use in GB or NI and was not accompanied by any relevant certification to permit its import.

The medicine was seized under Regulation 25 (importation), Regulation 26 (possession) and Regulation 27 (supply) of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.

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Published 22 August 2023