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VMD to allow vets to delegate medicines supply in "exceptional circumstances"
The updated measures allow vets in local lockdown areas to continue to supply medicines from a temporary location.

Temporary measures will apply to vets located in local lockdown areas. 

The VMD has announced that vets may delegate the supply of veterinary medicines to wholesale dealers after 31 August 2020 “in exceptional circumstances”.

On Monday (3 Aug), the VMD announced a final extension to the temporary relaxation of the enforcement of the temporary retail supply measures to 31 August 2020. The measures were introduced in April in a bid to help veterinary practices meet the government's guidance on social distancing.

From 1 September 2020, however, veterinary premises located areas where the government has deployed local lockdown measures will be allowed to continue to supply veterinary medicines from a temporary location or via a wholesaler dealer. The measures also apply to veterinary surgeons or SQPs who need to self-isolate following a positive test for COVID-19 or due to contact tracing.

The VMD writes: 'In view of the continuing and unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have issued statements setting out temporary VMD enforcement policies in relation to specific obligations under the VMR. 'These policies allow, in exceptional circumstances, for relaxations concerning the temporary change of veterinary practice and SQP retailer premises and the arrangements for SQP remote prescribing and authorisation of supply to be applied after 31 August'.

Under the temporary enforcement policy, the veterinary surgeon must notify the VMD and the RCVS of the address of the premises they are temporarily working from. Controlled drugs must also continue to be appropriately stored in a suitable cabinet to prevent unauthorised access.

If relying on a wholesale dealer, the veterianry surgeon must provide the temporary address, together with their registration number and the RCVS VPP registration number for their permanenet address. The full statement on the temporary VMD enforcement policy can be found here.

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Free bloat webinar planned for dog owners

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 The Kennel Club is inviting dog owners to attend a free webinar on gastric dilation-volvulus syndrome, also known as bloat.

Part of its health webinar series, the session will take place from 7pm to 8pm on 12 November. It will explore what scientific research has revealed about causes, symptoms, breed susceptibilities, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options, as well as looking at what future research could uncover.

The talk will be hosted by Mark Dunning, professor of small animal internal medicine at the University of Nottingham, and will include a 30-minute Q&A session.

Places can be booked here

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FIVP to represent independent practices at London Vet Show

The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) will be at stand (S05) at this year's London Vet Show.

The not-for-profit organisation will be explaining how its expertise and resources can help independent practices to thrive in a competitive industry. It will also share how it has been representing independent practices in the ongoing CMA investigation.

On Thursday, FIVP member Steve Carter will be available to discuss how veterinary surgeons and nurses can pursue practice ownership.

FIVP will also be offering independent practices three months of free membership if they sign up at the stand.

Rita Dingwall, FIVP business development manager, said: "It's a wonderful opportunity to discuss our representation in the CMA enquiry and connect with like-minded individuals who share our passion for independent practice."