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Official feed for the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). We are an executive agency of Defra and the Regulatory Authority for veterinary medicines.

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5/ Read the full report here: https://t.co/U77fwy40ob

#AnimalHealth #VMD #AMR #VeterinaryMedicines

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🧵 Our Annual Report and Accounts 2025/26 is out today. Here's what we achieved this year 👇

1. We authorised 20 vaccines and more than 130 veterinary medicines – helping protect animal health, food security and rural economies across the UK.

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4. We hit 100% performance against timetable targets on national applications, inspections and import/export schemes.

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More info: https://t.co/tlmpnb2xaa
Concerned?
👉Speak to your vet
👉Report issues: https://t.co/FQ7JtvdGnU
#PetSafety #AnimalHealth #HRT #Vets

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A dog was hours from being put down…
The cause? Unexpected exposure to common menopause treatment: HRT.
This is Lia’s story and what do about it: THREAD👇

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✅Simple steps to protect your pet:
• Wash hands
• Cover treated areas with clothing
• Keep pets away until product dries
• Avoid applying to products to areas of the skin that come into close contact with your pet

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VMD’s CEO and Head of Inspections attended @AMTRA_SQP 's House of Lords event, marking the start of this important week and recognising newly qualified SQPs entering the profession.

Find out more about National SPQ week and get involved 👉 https://t.co/dk8ir5wCa4

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Our latest #VMDVoices blog covers pharmaceutical stability, in-use shelf life, broach limits and what happens when medicines are used beyond recommended timeframes.

Read the blog here👉 https://t.co/ct2jgEEH1T

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We've launched a new digital service for reporting problems with animal medicines. It’s now easier than ever to report directly to us.

Whether you're a vet, SQP, or animal owner, your reports help us protect animal health and welfare across the UK.

https://t.co/COoc62GK9r

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Since we issued a warning with @vmdgovuk last summer urging pet owners to be aware of counterfeit pet medication, there has been a there has been a 700% increase in reports of fake treatments.

This week the Guardian warns pet owners to continue vigilance:
https://t.co/EXpNMbC5eO

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📢Our Introductory Veterinary Wholesale Qualified Person Training Course is back!

🎓You'll learn from the @vmdgovuk Inspections Team about the responsibilities of a WQP.

🔒Secure your place today👇
https://t.co/x0WzpjQkd1

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📢We’re updating how to contact the Veterinary Medicines Directorate!

💻Please use our new online form for general enquiries, complaints & FOI requests.

⚡️This will help streamline & speed up responses.

Submit your query here👇 https://t.co/hAZGQEtMPW

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💧Active ingredients from flea & tick spot-ons can end up in our rivers, lakes and streams, but by applying them correctly means they can work better, last longer & are less likely to harm wildlife.

✅Plan – Apply – Protect

Find out how👉https://t.co/5AKGThFYOg
#BeSpotOnAware