1. UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens www.uevp.org info@uevp.org Internet sales of veterinary medicines: How to ensure a legitimate system in place

2. UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens www.uevp.org info@uevp.org Statements Internet sales will grow fast This includes VMP Denying or ignoring will not help This channel shift is a potential threat for veterinary practitioners Legislation is behind actual developments Will the Review of the Medicines Guideline provide solutions?

3. UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens www.uevp.org info@uevp.org Risks Does a country allow buying VMP via internet? What is a veterinary practice? What is a pharmacy? POM versus non-POM Prescriptions are limited to the country where the vet is licensed Counterfeit products / safety

4. UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens www.uevp.org info@uevp.org Recommendations Internet pharmacies need to be certified Strict control mechanisms Digital prescription needs to be cross checked between pharmacy and veterinarian Cross border delivery of POMs should not be allowed European wide harmonised legislation

5. UEVP is a section of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe Union européenne Des vétérinaires praticiens www.uevp.org info@uevp.org Veterinary webshop