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Single-dose ear drops receive EU marketing authorisation
Bayer's Neptra ear drops solution for dogs has received marketing authorisation for use in Europe.

Product treats susceptible strains of common pathogens found in canine otitis externa

A new veterinary-administered product that treats canine otitis externa with a single dose is set to hit the UK market early next year.

Bayer Animal Health’s Neptra ear drops solution for dogs has received marketing authorisation for use in Europe and will be available in early 2020.

The product is approved for the treatment of acute canine otitis externa, or acute exacerbations of recurrent otitis caused by mixed infections of susceptible strains of bacteria sensitive to florfenicol and fungi sensitive to terbinafine.

Mario Andreoli, head of marketing at Bayer Animal Health, said: “Otitis externa is a common disease in dogs and a leading cause why owners take their dog to a veterinarian. Neptra offers a key advantage, unlike competing products, it requires just one dose, administered by the veterinarian in the practice.”

Bayer said that the product requires no at-home applications by the dog owner, keeping the treatment in the hands of the veterinary surgeon and allowing full control over compliance.

Andreoli continued: “With Neptra we provide a high-quality veterinary treatment that is convenient for the dog owner and ensures the well-being of dogs with a proper, effective application.”

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.