VMD medicines update - January 2026

This medicines update is provided by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) and lists new active substance, new marketing authorisations and changes to authorisations most relevant to vets.

New marketing authorisations

Table 1 shows the new marketing authorisations for January 2026

See the VMD’s Product Information Database (www.gov.uk/check-animal-medicine-licensed) for more information on each of these products. There may be a delay before formal documentation is available for some Northern Ireland products, from the European Medicines Agency.

The timing of the product being placed on the market is an issue for the marketing authorisation holder.

Changes to authorisations most relevant to vets

The changes to authorisations most relevant to vets can be found below. Each product is listed, along with the authorisation holder, distribution category and details of which Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) sections have been revised/changed.

Changes to the SPC, labels and leaflets may change how the medicines should be used.  Details can be found on the VMD’s Product Information Database (PID) at www.gov.uk/check-animal-medicine-licensed.

Due to ongoing assessments, there may be a delay between the point at which a new change is authorised and the updated SPC being available on the PID.  There may also be a delay between the point at which any SPC changes are authorised and implementation in the product literature. Unless you have been advised otherwise, the labelling instructions on the pack which is dispensed should be followed.

Eraquell 18.7 mg/g Oral Paste (Horses)

Equimax Oral Gel for Horses

Virbac           GB          POM-VPS      

Section 4.9: Before the first administration, the syringe must be primed. Place the ring on the first graduation mark and remove the first jet of paste by pressing the plunger. The syringe is then ready for use.

For more information, contact the VMD at postmaster@vmd.gov.uk