Fees relating to a Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA)
Updated 21 November 2024
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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1. Fees relating to a Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA)
1.1 Application for a WDA
In order to wholesale veterinary medicines you must have a valid wholesaler dealer’s authorisation covering the types of products you wish to wholesale.
| Fee Code | Description | GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para | Fee from 17/05/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V23-WDA1 | Wholesale Dealers authorisation | 39(1) | £344 |
1.2 Annual Fees for a WDA
In order to maintain your authorisation, you must pay an annual fee as set out below.
| Fee Code | Description | Schedule 7 Para | Fee from 17/05/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V23-WAN1 | WDA Annual Fee | 41 | £427 |
1.3 Variation of a WDA
A fee is payable in respect of an application to vary a wholesale dealer’s authorisation. There are two variation fees:
- one for simple administration only
- another that requires scientific/pharmaceutical assessment by an inspector
These may also require an inspection, for which an inspection fee will apply.
| Fee Code | Description | GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para | Fee from 17/05/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V23-WDAV1 | WDA Variation: scientific pharmaceutical assessment | 40(a) | £265 |
| V23-WDAV2 | WDA Variation: admin only | 40(b) | £105 |
1.4 Inspection of WDA holder’s site
Your WDA premises will need to be inspected before you receive your authorisation. A scientific variation may also require an inspection depending on the change you are making. We will also inspect your premises on an ongoing risk basis.
The inspection fee applied depends on the authorisation you hold. A reduced fee is applied if the authorisation for that premises only relates to products classified as AVM-GSL, homeopathic remedies, or products marketed under Schedule 6.
| Fee Code | Description | GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para | Fee from 17/05/24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| V23-IWDS1 | Inspection: WDA GDP; standard | 42(a) | £1,177 |
| V23-IWDR1 | Inspection: WDA GDP; reduced | 42(b) | £877 |