Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Updated: Jun 24, 25

Published: Jun 24, 25

24 Jun 2025

Recruitment for Biological Assessors

Biological Assessor, working on new marketing authorisations, variations of existing authorisations, and animal test certificates.

News Story

Updated: Jun 23, 25

Published: Jun 23, 25

23 Jun 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Good Distribution Practice for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain published

The VMD has published the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for Veterinary Medicinal Products in Great Britain, providing updated guidance for wholesale dealers.

News Story

Updated: Jun 19, 25

Published: Jun 19, 25

19 Jun 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Supply of Veterinary Medicines to Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026

New rules governing the distribution of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland will apply from 1 January 2026.

News Story

Updated: Jun 12, 25

Published: Jun 12, 25

12 Jun 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Osurnia Ear Gel for Dogs – SPC change

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Osurnia Ear Gel for Dogs.

News Story

Updated: Jun 5, 25

Published: Jun 5, 25

5 Jun 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Recruitment for an Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator

Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Co-ordinator, working on the UK's programmes of AMR surveillance in animals.

News Story

Updated: Jun 5, 25

Published: Jun 5, 25

5 Jun 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Product defect recall alert – Alamycin LA Injection, Pen + Strep Injection

Recall alert for Alamycin LA Solution for Injection for Cattle, Sheep and Pigs 100ml and Pen & Strep Suspension for Injection 100ml.

News Story

Updated: Jun 4, 25

Published: Jun 4, 25

4 Jun 2025

Veterinary Products Committee, Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Recruitment of new members to the Veterinary Products Committee

The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) is seeking applicants for 6 vacancies.

News Story

Updated: May 29, 25

Published: May 29, 25

29 May 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Recruitment for a Distribution and Supply Chain Inspector for South East England

Distribution and Supply Chain Inspector vacancy, working on inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR).

News Story

Updated: May 29, 25

Published: May 29, 25

29 May 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Recruitment for an IT Service and Operations Manager

IT Service and Operations Manager, working on the running and maintenance of the VMD services available to users.

News Story

Updated: Apr 29, 25

Published: Apr 29, 25

29 Apr 2025

Veterinary Medicines Directorate

SPC change – Credelio Chewable Tablets for Dogs

Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Credelio 56mg/ 112mg/ 225mg/ 450mg/ 900mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs

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About

Also Known As: VMD

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment. VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .

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Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

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