Decision on medicines welcomed

A decision by the EU Commission and Greek Presidency to amend proposals relating to veterinary medicines has been welcomed by the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) and the Animal Plant and Health Association (APHA).

ICOS president Donal Cashman said the decision to create an exemption to the 'prescription-only' requirement, subject to certain criteria, could potentially reduce some of the more negative impacts of the Commission's proposals.

It will create an objective framework for many common veterinary medicines to remain within the licensed merchant regime.