Veterinary Medicines Directorate

Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Agency overview
Formed1989
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
HeadquartersSurrey, England
Annual budget£11.96 million (2003–2004)
Parent departmentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Websitegov.uk/vmd

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) seeking to protect public health, animal health, the environment and promoting animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the United Kingdom.