Special Imports (SIL & SIC)

When national or regional market shortages of standard licensed veterinary medicines occur, maintaining continuity of care is critical. AHD provides a dedicated Special Imports service to bridge supply chain gaps under the regulatory Prescribing Cascade frameworks:

Special Import Licences (SIL): Facilitating the short-term legal importation of necessary medicines into Ireland under authorisation from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).
Special Import Certificates (SIC): Assisting registered veterinary surgeons in Northern Ireland and Great Britain to source and import essential alternative medicines authorised outside their territory via the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) scheme.

Through our established European supply routes, AHD swiftly identifies, secures, and distributes high-quality alternative products during critical stock outages. This short-term licensing support ensures registered vets can continue delivering uninterrupted treatment without compromising animal welfare or farm productivity.

Why Choose AHD for Special Imports?

Rapid Response: Our established European supply routes enable swift identification and procurement of alternative medicines
Regulatory Expertise: We manage all compliance requirements with DAFM, VMD, and other regulatory authorities
Quality Assurance: All imported medicines meet the highest pharmaceutical standards
Reliability: Dependable supply chain support during critical shortages

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