Animal medicine seizure notice: Parcels addressed to a freight company based in Slough, Berkshire

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 12, 2021 | 8:39 AM GMT

The following veterinary medicines were identified by a courier company. The products were detained and subsequently seized by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.

The parcels were addressed to a freight company based in Slough, Berkshire and were shipped from America.

The parcels contained the following medicines:

6 x ACTH Gel 10ml
30 x Arnica + 50ml x 30
62 x B 12 5000 mcg
12 x Caco Iron Copper 100ml
6 x Equimed TQ 50ml
12 x Gel – 50 50ml
12 x Glandular Peptide Extract 30ml
12 x Lactanase 2 x 50ml
118 x P Block 100ml
12 x Pentosan P.S. 250mg/ml 24ml

These products are intended for use in horses and are not authorised veterinary medicines in the UK. The majority were injectable products and included anti-inflammatories and tranquilizers.

The medicines were seized under Regulation 25 (Importation of unauthorised veterinary medicinal products) of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.