Which organization is responsible for monitoring adverse events related to veterinary medicines?

• A. MHRA
• B. DEFRA
• C. OIE
• D. VMD

Answer: (D)

Tracking safety signals for veterinary medicines is handled by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate. This agency takes in reports of suspected adverse reactions in animals, evaluates their seriousness and likelihood of cause, and communicates safety findings to veterinarians and manufacturers to protect animal health. While DEFRA is the department that oversees policy, the specific responsibility for monitoring veterinary medicine safety lies with the VMD. The other options don’t fit: the MHRA focuses on human medicines (and devices), the OIE is an international standards body, and DEFRA alone is the broad department rather than the agency that conducts pharmacovigilance for veterinary medicines.