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Hyperdrug recalls Trimax Plus for racing pigeons
Product recalled ‘as a precaution’

Hyperdrug Pharmaceuticals Ltd is recalling its Trimax Plus 4 in 1 liquid for racing pigeons due to a product defect.

The product is used to treat canker, coccidiosis, worms and external parasites in racing and show pigeons. The recall is being carried out as a precaution via a FREEPOST address and purchasers will be offered a replacement.

Affected batches:
  • 170109 (expiry date: January 2019)
  • 170322 (expiry date: March 2019)
  • 171012 (expiry date: October 2019)
  • 180214 (expiry date: February 2020)
Hyperdrug is contacting wholesalers to arrange for returns via FREEPOST NEA10804 DL12 0NG.

For further information, contact Geoff Watson: geoff@hyperdrug.co.uk, Tel: 01833 641112

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.