VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate)

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is a UK government agency responsible for regulating veterinary medicines. Its main role is to ensure that medicines used for animals are safe, effective, and of high quality. This involves evaluating new veterinary drugs before they are approved for use and monitoring the safety of existing products. The VMD also sets guidelines for the proper use of these medicines and promotes responsible practices among veterinarians and animal owners. By doing so, it helps protect animal health and welfare while also considering public health and environmental impacts.