Known supply problems with animal medicines

Reported problems with the supply of an animal medicine and the date when the issue is expected to be resolved.

Companies must report supply problems to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate when product shortages are identified. A shortage occurs when supply of a veterinary medicine does not meet national demand.

Information on product shortages where there is no known alternative product is published here. In such instances, vets may prescribe using the cascade. Vets are reminded that it is their responsibility to apply use of the cascade appropriately based on clinical need.

For information on manufacturers of extemporaneous products, please read the ManSA Register

Supply problems exist with the following products

Leptospirosis/Parvovirus/Erysipelas Vaccinations for Pigs

Due to the availability of UK authorised product, the VMD will no longer accept applications to import alternative Leptospirosis/Parvovirus/Erysipelas vaccinations for pigs, including Farrowsure Gold B.

Details of UK authorised products can be found on the Product Information Database.

Mycoplasma Bovis Vaccinations for Cattle

Due to the availability of UK authorised product, the VMD will no longer accept applications to import alternative Mycoplasma vaccinations for cattle, including Myco-B One Dose.

Details of UK authorised products can be found on the Product Information Database.

The VMD have been informed that there is returned supply of UK authorised Pyceze 500 mg/ml Concentrate for Solution for Fish Treatment.

The VMD will no longer accept applications to import alternative bronopol products, including Cress 50%.

The VMD is aware of the following shortages affecting NDV vaccines:

Poulvac NDW (GB: 42058/5203 & NI 60021/3081): Out of stock in GB until September 2026; not marketed in NI.

Avinew Neo Effervescent Tablets for Chickens and Turkeys (GB: 08327/5043 & NI: 08327/5043): Out of stock in GB with no confirmed restock date; not marketed in NI.