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VMD launches new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines
New service makes adverse event reporting easier and more efficient than ever.

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VMD launches new online contact form today
The form will become the main route for contacting the VMD.

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Pet owners urged to take care when using flea and tick treatments to help protect our waterways
VMD launches campaign on protecting UK waterways from contamination from flea and tick treatments

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Regulator publishes updated guidance to help businesses advertise non-medicinal veterinary products legally
Businesses advertising non-medicinal veterinary products to benefit from updated guidance on marketing non-medicinal veterinary products legally.

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Call for evidence launches on pet flea and tick treatments in UK waterways
New drive could help reduce environmental impact

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Regulator completes in-depth assessment of osteoarthritis pain relief injections for dogs
VMD in-depth assessment confirms continued positive benefit-risk balance for Librela.

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