What are the VMD responsible for?

• A. All of the above
• B. Monitoring and acting on reports of adverse events.
• C. Testing for residues and illegal substances in animals and animal products.
• D. Assessing applications for and authorising companies to sell veterinary medicines.

Answer: (A)

The VMD covers the full regulatory lifecycle of veterinary medicines in the UK: they monitor and respond to reports of adverse events to protect animal and public health; they run testing and surveillance for residues and illegal substances in animals and animal products; and they assess and grant licenses to companies that want to manufacture, import, or sell veterinary medicines. Because all of these activities are within their remit, the correct choice is that all of the above are responsibilities.