This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets. Novel actives Novocillin LC 1000 mg intramammary suspension for lactating cow This is the only authorised product containing oxacillin sodium. The product is indicated for treatment of clinical mastitis caused by Staphylococcus spp. (including β-lactamase producing strains) and Streptococcus spp. suscept

This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets. Novel combination of actives Ekyflogyl 1.8mg/ml + 8.7mg/ml gel for horses is the first product containing the active substances prednisolone acetate and lidocaine to be authorised. The product is presented as a topically applied gel, indications for use are the alleviation of pain and inflammation associ

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Standards Committee has decided to end the temporary dispensation that allows veterinary surgeons to, under strict conditions and safeguards, prescribe prescription-only veterinary medicines remotely. The dispensation was brought in during the spring 2020 lockdown to safeguard animal health and welfare, the health & safety of the veterinary team, and public health, by allowing prescriptions to be made by veterinary surgeons without having first