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Loxicom misprint prompts product recall
Product recall
Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has issued a product recall for its anti-inflammatory product, Loxicom 1.5mg/ml oral suspension for dogs.
Error could lead to an incorrect dose

Norbrook Laboratories Ltd has issued a product recall for its anti-inflammatory product, Loxicom 1.5mg/ml oral suspension for dogs.

The recall affects batch number 6231-90D. The product is marketed in a 10ml pack and has an expiry date of December 2017.

In a statement the VMD said that the 1ml syringe within the pack has ‘Lbs’ printed on it as the unit of measure instead of kg.

‘This error could lead to an incorrect dose being administered to dogs,’ they write.

Any queries in relation to the return of the product should be directed to:

Mr Ken Allen, qualified person and quality advisor: ken.allen@norbrook.co.uk; Tel + 02830 264435

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.