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Veterinary medicines containing diethanolamine suspended
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has suspended veterinary medicines containing diethanolamine.

VMD states excipient may pose a risk to humans

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has suspended veterinary medicines containing diethanolamine (DEA) over concerns the excipient may pose a risk to humans.

In a press release, the VMD said it had made the decision 'in light of scientific opinion of the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP)'. It states there may be a risk to humans from consuming food from animals treated with products containing DEA.

The affected products are as follows:

Product VM Number MAH
Allevinix 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses 15052/4144 Ceva Animal Health Ltd
Cronyxin Injection, 5% w/v Solution for Injection
 		 12597/4014 Cross Vetpharm Group Ltd
Dugnixon 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Pigs and Horses 36167/4005 Global Vet Health S.L.
Finadyne 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection  01708/4582 Intervet UK Ltd
Flunixin 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses and Pigs 02000/4170 Norbrook Laboratories Limited
Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection 42058/4085 Zoetis UK Limited
Norixin 5% Solution for Injection 02000/4137 Norbrook Laboratories Limited
Pyroflam 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses and Pigs 02000/4253
 		 Norbrook Laboratories Limited
Tribrissen 48% Suspension for Injection 01708/4593 Intervet UK Ltd

 

 

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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.