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Records that must be kept when supplying or administering veterinary medicines in the UK.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
Information and resources on the UK’s plans to see antimicrobial resistance contained and controlled by 2040.
How to complain about the Veterinary Medicines Directorate's services.
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, medicinal words and phrases, how to obtain advice, report non-compliance.
Reporting against VMD published standards up to 31 March 2026.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator, working on the UK's programmes of AMR surveillance in animals.
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