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Product recall issued for Prednidale 5mg tablets
The recall is the result of microbial contamination of the product.

Defect found in single batch

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has announced that, on 4 March 2020, Dechra Ltd issued a product recall for a single batch of the product Prednidale 5mg tablets (Vm 10434/4009).

According to a statement, the recall is a result of microbial contamination of the product, and is for the following batch only:

Batch No Description Expiry Date
119072 Prednidale 5mg Tablets June 2021

Dechra Veterinary products has stated that it is in the process of contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to assess their inventory as soon as possible and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For more information on the recall, please contact Ms Carol Morgan at carol.morgan@dechra.com.

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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.