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Product recall alert for ketamine anaesthetic
A batch of Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection has been recalled owing to vial closure integrity.

Dechra Ltd initiates Class 1 recall for a single batch of Anesketin solution for injection.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has issued a product defect recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection manufactured by Dechra Ltd.

In a news release, the VMD writes: 'We wish to make wholesalers and veterinary surgeons aware that Dechra Ltd has initiated a Class I recall to veterinary level with immediate effect for batch 140461 of Anesketin 100 mg/ml solution for injection for dogs, cats and horses.

'The reason for the recall is a compromised closure of the vials. Dechra Ltd is contacting wholesale dealers and veterinary surgeons to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.'

Further information about the recall is available from Dechra's UK Customer Services Team on 01939 211200.

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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.