Animal health professionals

On this page, you will find information on the Agency’s activities, including news and events, that are most relevant to Animal health professionals and users of veterinary medicines such as pet owners. You can contribute to the Agency’s work by responding to public consultations. Learn more about the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use (CVMP) and its role regarding medicines for veterinary use.

• List item

  EU agencies promoting a One Health approach

  EMA and other scientific EU agencies responsible for human, animal health and environmental protection have established a task force to coordinate activities and share information, promoting a joined-up One Health approach. A paper is available containing more details.

• List item

  EMA recommendations to reduce risks to humans and animals from exposure to N-methyl pyrrolidone in veterinary medicines

  EMA’s Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) recommended measures addressing the inconsistencies in the product information of medicines containing the excipient N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), which are marketed in the European Union (EU). NMP can cause birth defects in children of women who handle NMP-containing medicines during pregnancy, and in the offspring of animals given these medicines.

• List item

  New website on veterinary medicines

  Check the new Veterinary Medicines information website to find information on medicines authorised for use in animals anywhere in the EU / EEA. The website enables you to find out in which EU Member States and EEA countries a specific veterinary medicine is available, and find information that could help identify potential treatment alternatives.

• List item

  Stay safe when buying veterinary medicines online

  From 28 January 2022, you can check if an online retailer is authorised to sell veterinary medicines in the EU / EEA by looking for the official logo on the retailer's website. Clicking on the logo should open the national register where the retailer is established and registered. Do not continue with your purchase if the retailer is not on the national register.

• List item