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VMD issues recall of equine wormer dosing syringes
Two batches of equine wormer dosing syringes with immediate effect.
Two batches do not contain English language leaflets

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is recalling two batches of equine wormer dosing syringes with immediate effect, as they do not contain English language leaflets.

Equimax Oral Gel for Horses Yardpacks (packs of 48 syringes) each contain 7.49g of product. In affected batches, the sticker on the dosing syringe is not in English and there are no English language package leaflets.

The affected batches are:
  • 80126 (expires December 2019)
  • 80931 (expires June 2020)

Virbac Ltd is contacting wholesalers to inform them that inventories should be checked immediately so that products subject to this recall can be quarantined.

For further information contact Virbac Ltd on 01359 243243, or alex.allen@virbac.co.uk

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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