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Bela-Pharm issues product recall alert for Oxytobel
Oxytobel is distributed in the UK by Bimeda UK.
Recall affects batch J2101-03 Expiry 11/2018

A product recall alert for Oxytobel 10 IU/ml Solution for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep goats, dogs and cats has been issued by Bela-Pharm.

In a statement, the Veterinary Medicines Directorate said: “Bela-Pharm has identified that there is a potential for decreased levels of the preservative Chlorobutanol hemihydrate in the following batch: J2101-03 Expiry 11/2018”.

Oxytobel is distributed in the UK by Bimeda UK. Veterinary practices that have purchased the batch number are urged to contact Bimeda to arrange a collection.

Any queries related to the return of this product should be directed to Kay Cowton, Bimeda UK Sales on 01248 725400 or email uksales@bimeda.com

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'