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Heatwaves, temperature control and veterinary medicines: how to transport medicines safely

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VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain With UK summer heatwaves once again putting temperature control in the spotlight, this second blog from VMD inspector, Julia Pearce, follows our earlier advice on storing veterinary medicines safely by looking at how to protect …

Heatwaves, temperature control and veterinary medicines: how to store medicines safely

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VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain With the UK experiencing summer heatwaves in 2026, it’s important that vet practices and retailers are checking how veterinary medicines are stored and temperatures monitored. High temperatures can increase the risk of medicines being kept …

What happens when you use medicines beyond their expiry date or in-use shelf life?

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VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain Welcome to the third blog in our 'VMD Voices: Our Experts Explain' series. In this series, you'll hear from specialists across the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), from scientists and vets to enforcement and intelligence officers. …