Legislation covering the licensing of veterinary medicines in the United Kingdom

The procedures used in the United Kingdom governing the licensing of veterinary medicines based on an advisory committee procedure are summarised. The article does not purport to cover all aspects of medicines legislation and must not be treated as a complete or authoritative statement of the law on any particular case. Reference should be made to the Medicines Act 1968 and regulations made under the Act. It does not cover EEC legislation.