Discussion about new POM-EA medicine category 'premature'
Urging vets to 'get off their backsides and respond to a VMD consultation' on the introduction of a new POM-EA category ( Vet Times, 19 th October ) is premature. Contrary to the report, the VMD has not yet launched a formal consultation. Jo Cawthorne from the VMD said: "In fact, we've only launched an informal consultation on a concept note amongst a small group of key stakeholders from the RCVS, BVA, RPSGB, AMTRA, AHDA and NOAH, in order to decide whether this is a viable idea and merits a formal consultation." She added: "There is no need for vets to respond to a consultation...