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Legal requirements for the sale of veterinary medicines on the internet and the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).
How to obtain an authorisation to wholesale veterinary medicines.
Explanation of what Pharmacovigilance means and who is responsible. These documents must be read with the Implementation Explainer at VMD Information Hub.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Apply for an import certificate to import a medicinal product into the UK for veterinary use.
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
Check if an online retailer that sells pet medicines is on the Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s accredited internet retailer scheme (AIRS)
Check the veterinary product information database to find out if a medicine is safe to use on your pet or has been removed from sale
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is conducting a market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
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