In light of the enhanced precautions on social distancing we must take as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has relaxed the enforcement of specific provisions of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) to allow veterinary surgeons to delegate the retail supply of veterinary medicines to internet retailers or wholesale dealers for home delivery to the end user. This decision has immediate effect and will initially last until 30 April wh

Buprelieve Multidose 0.3 mg/ml solution for injection for dogs, cats and horses (Buprenorphine) (Jurox (UK) Limited) Section 6.2 of the SPC has been updated to add the following wording relating to mixing with other veterinary medicinal products: ‘This veterinary medicinal product can be mixed in the same syringe with aqueous solutions for injection containing acepromazine as maleate and medetomidine and dexmedetomidine as hydrochlorides. Syringes with these mixtures should be used as soon as pr

In light of the UK Government’s current guidance on reducing the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19) by limiting non-essential contact with others, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has agreed to temporarily permit the remote prescription of veterinary medicines where appropriate and where complying with Government advice leaves no other available options. Under normal circumstances the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct for Veterinary Surgeons does not allow veterinary s