Preface

The British Pharmacopoeia Commission has caused to be prepared under regulation 317(3)(b) of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 a compendium, namely this British Pharmacopoeia (Veterinary) 2018, and, in accordance with regulation 317(4), the Ministers have arranged for it to be published. It is a companion volume to the British Pharmacopoeia 2018.

The British Pharmacopoeia (Veterinary) 2018 contributes significantly to the quality control of materials used in the practice of veterinary medicine. It contains publicly available, legally enforceable standards that provide an authoritative statement of the quality that a product, material or article is expected to meet at any time during its period of use. The Pharmacopoeial standards are designed to complement and assist the licensing and inspection processes and are part of the overall system for safeguarding animal and human health in the UK.

The British Pharmacopoeia Commission wishes to record its appreciation of the services of all those who have contributed to the preparation of this important work.