CMA concludes market investigation with major reforms to veterinary sector
Legally binding measures include price lists, prescription fee caps, a price comparison website and mandatory branding by the large groups to boost competition and drive down prices Pet owners using a vet practice that is part of a larger chain can expect to see changes before Christmas – including standard price lists The Competition and […]
Launch of New Veterinary Medicines Packaging Surveillance Scheme
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is introducing a new veterinary medicines packaging surveillance scheme from 2 February 2026. This will change how the VMD assesses and monitors veterinary medicine packaging to ensure proportionate oversight whilst reducing regulatory burden on the animal health industry. By monitoring products already on the market, the regulator can ensure proportionate […]
VMD launches call for evidence on the Medicines and Medical Devices Act as it applies to Veterinary Medicine
The VMD has today, 1 September 2025, launched a called for evidence on the Medicines and Medical Devices Act 2021 as it applies to the regulation of veterinary medicines. The review will examine the structure of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 and consider whether restructuring or consolidation would improve clarity and implementation. The VMD wants […]