Guidance

Authorised veterinary medicines containing controlled drugs

List of currently authorised veterinary medicines containing controlled drugs (CDs) and their requirements for special storage and witnessed destruction.

From:
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Published
31 March 2026

The information in these tables is updated every three months. For the latest information on veterinary medicines go to the VMD Product Information Database (PID).

Products requiring special storage and witnessed destruction

For further information on the special storage requirements for these medicines, refer to the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations or contact the Home Office on 020 7035 4848 or public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

Sch Product MA No. Active substance Company Name
2 Anaestamine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 41821/4011 Ketamine Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
2 Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses NI 16849/3002 GB 16849/5002 Ketamine Hydrochloride Eurovet Animal Health BV
2 Comfortan 10 mg/ml, Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 16849/3005 GB 16849/5005 Methadone Hydrochloride Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
2 Fentadon 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection/Infusion for Dogs NI 16849/3014 GB 16849/5014 Fentanyl Citrate Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
2 Hypnorm Solution for Injection GB 41760/5000 Fentanyl Citrate Fluanisone Animal Medics UK Ltd
2 Insistor 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4011 Methadone Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
2 Ketabel 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 41816/4003 Ketamine Hydrochloride Bela-Pharm GmbH & Co. KG
2 Ketamidor 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection NI 57446/3005 GB 57446/5005 Ketamine Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
2 Ketavet 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses GB 42058/5101 Ketamine Hydrochloride Zoetis UK Limited
2 Ketexx 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection NI 36408/3000 Ketamine Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
2 Large Animal Etorphilon Solution for Injection GB 21757/5001 Acepromazine Maleate Etorphine Hydrochloride Abbeyvet Export LLP
2 Methadyne 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats GB 42058/5224 Methadone Hydrochloride Zoetis UK Limited
2 Narketan-10 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection GB 08007/5046 Ketamine Hydrochloride Vetoquinol UK Ltd
2 Nimatek 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses NI 16849/3001 GB 16849/5001 Ketamine Hydrochloride Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
2 Recudon 2.5 mg/ml + 0.125 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses and Dogs NI 36408/3017 Fenpipramide Hydrochloride Levomethadone Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
2 Recudon 5.0 mg/ml + 0.25 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses and Dogs NI 36408/3018 Fenpipramide Hydrochloride Levomethadone Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
2 Somulose 400 mg/ml + 25 mg/ml Solution for Injection NI 50406/3023 GB 50406/5028 (Exempt from safe custody requirements) Cinchocaine Hydrochloride Secobarbital Sodium Dechra Regulatory B.V.
2 Synthadon 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats and Dogs NI 41821/3007 GB 41821/5013 Methadone Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
2 Synthadon 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cats and Dogs NI 41821/3006 GB 41821/5012 Methadone Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.

Products requiring special storage

For further information on the special storage requirements for these medicines, refer to the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations or contact the Home Office on 020 7035 4848 or public.enquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Sch Product MA No Active substance Company Name
3 Bupaq Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4001 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
3 Bupaq 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4008 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
3 Buprecare 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 32742/4024 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Ecuphar NV
3 Buprecare Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 32742/4025 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Ecuphar NV
3 Buprecord 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 32112/3003 Buprenorphine Labiana Life Sciences SA
3 Bupredine Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs Cats and Horses NI 41821/3019 GB 41821/5025 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Buprefelican Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 41821/3020 GB 41821/5026 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Buprelieve Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs Cats and Horses GB 42058/5218 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Zoetis UK Limited
3 Buprevet Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4003 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
3 Buprevet 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4007 Buprenorphine Hydrochloride VetViva Richter GmbH
3 Vetergesic 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 14966/3027 GB 14966/5028 Buprenorphine Ceva Animal Health Ltd
3 Vetergesic Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 14966/3028 GB 14966/5029 Buprenorphine Ceva Animal Health Ltd
3 Vetergesic Multidose 0.3 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses NI 14966/3029 GB 14966/5030 Buprenorphine Ceva Animal Health Ltd

Products that do not require special storage or witnessed destruction

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Sch Product MA No Active substance Company
3 Bonqat 50 mg/ml Oral Solution for Cats GB 06043/5003 Pregabalin Orion Corporation
3 Dolethal 200 mg/ml solution for injection NI 06462/3020 GB 08007/5027 Pentobarbital Sodium Vetoquinol UK Ltd
3 Dormazolam 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses NI 50406/3006 GB 50406/5009 Midazolam Dechra Regulatory B.V.
3 Epiphen 30 mg Tablets NI 06462/3007 GB 08007/5016 Phenobarbital Vetoquinol UK Ltd
3 Epiphen 60 mg Tablets NI 06462/3008 GB 08007/5017 Phenobarbital Vetoquinol UK Ltd
3 Epiphen Solution 4% w/v, Oral drops NI 06462/3009 GB 08007/5018 Phenobarbital Vetoquinol UK Ltd
3 Epirepress 60 mg Tablets for Dogs UK 14040/4000 Phenobarbital Desitin Arzneimittel GmbH
3 Epityl 60 mg Flavoured Tablets for Dogs NI 08749/3009 GB 08749/5045 Phenobarbital Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
3 Euthanimal 20%, 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection NI 36408/3050 GB 36408/5030 Pentobarbital Sodium Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Euthanimal 40%, 400 mg/ml Solution for Injection NI 36408/3051 GB 36408/5031 Pentobarbital Sodium Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Euthasol Vet. 400 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 19994/4016 Pentobarbital Sodium Le Vet B.V.
3 Euthatal Solution for Injection 200 mg in 1ml NI 61058/3000 GB 61058/5000 Pentobarbital Sodium Duggan Veterinary Supplies Ltd
3 Euthoxin 500 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 08749/4055 Pentobarbital Sodium Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
3 Lepitil 60 mg Flavoured Tablets for Dogs Phenobarbital UK 08749/4033 Phenobarbital Chanelle Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Ltd
3 Pentoject, Pentobarbitone Sodium 200 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 32742/4003 Pentobarbital Sodium Ecuphar NV
3 Phenocoat 12.5 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3047 GB 36408/5033 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenocoat 25 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3048 GB 36408/5034 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenocoat 5 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3046 GB 36408/5032 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenocoat 50 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3049 GB 36408/5035 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenoleptil 12.5 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3010 GB 50406/5012 Phenobarbital Dechra Regulatory B.V.
3 Phenoleptil 25 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3012 GB 50406/5014 Phenobarbital Dechra Regulatory B.V.
3 Phenoleptil 50 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3011 GB 50406/5013 Phenobarbital Dechra Regulatory B.V.
3 Phenoleptil 100 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3013 GB 50406/5015 Phenobarbital Dechra Regulatory B.V.
3 Phenosan 100 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3045 GB 36408/5038 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenosan 12.5 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3043 GB 36408/5036 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenosan 50 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3044 GB 36408/5037 Phenobarbital Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Phenotab Flavoured 100 mg Tablets for Dogs UK 20916/4034 Phenobarbital CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
3 Phenotab Flavoured 25 mg Tablets for Dogs UK 20916/4032 Phenobarbital CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
3 Phenotab Flavoured 60 mg Tablets for Dogs UK 20916/4033 Phenobarbital CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
3 Release 300 mg/ml, Solution for Injection NI 32829/3002 GB 32829/5002 Pentobarbital Sodium WDT-Wirtschaftsgenossenschaft deutscher Tieraerzte eG
3 Repose 500 mg/ml Solution for Injection UK 41821/4042 Pentobarbital Sodium Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Soliphen 15 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 54982/3000 GB 54982/5000 Phenobarbital Domes Pharma
3 Soliphen 60 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 54982/3006 GB 54982/5006 Phenobarbital Domes Pharma
3 Soliphen 120 mg Tablet for Dogs NI 54982/3001 GB 54982/5001 Phenobarbital Domes Pharma
3 Tralieve 20 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3008 GB 50406/5010 Tramadol Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Tralieve 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs NI 41821/3018 GB 41821/5024 Tramadol Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Tralieve 80 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 50406/3009 GB 50406/5011 Tramadol Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
3 Tramadog, 50 mg/ml, Solution for Injection for Dogs UK 54982/4009 Tramadol Hydrochloride Domes Pharma
3 Tramadog 50 mg Tablet for Dogs NI 57179/3000 GB 57179/5002 Tramadol Hydrochloride Axience
3 Tramalgesic 50 mg Tablets for Dogs GB 50554/4000 Tramadol Hydrochloride Drug Development Company Limited
3 Tramcoat 20 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3033 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramcoat 40 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3034 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramcoat 8 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3032 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramcoat 80 mg Film-coated Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3035 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramsan 20 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3036 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramsan 80 mg Chewable Tablets for Dogs NI 36408/3037 Tramadol Hydrochloride Alfasan Nederland B.V.
3 Tramvetol 50 mg Tablets for Dogs NI 05653/3051 GB 05653/5083 Tramadol Hydrochloride Virbac
3 Tramvetol 50 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs NI 05653/4225 GB 05653/4225 Tramadol Hydrochloride Virbac
4 ButorVet 10 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses, Dogs and Cats NI 40162/3004 GB 40162/5004 Butorphanol C&H Generics Ltd
4 Chanazine 10% Solution for Injection NI 08749/3143 GB 08749/5180 Xylazine Chanelle Animal Health Ltd
4 Chanazine 2% Solution for Injection NI 08749/3026 GB 08749/5063 Xylazine Chanelle Animal Health Ltd
4 Chorulon 1500 IU Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection UK 06376/4090 Chorionic Gonadotrophin Intervet International B.V.
4 Diazedor 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats UK 57446/4010 Diazepam VetViva Richter GmbH
4 Dilaterol 25 micrograms/ml Syrup for Horses NI 41821/3003 GB 41821/5009 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Le Vet Beheer B.V.
4 Equipulmin 25 micrograms/ml Syrup for Horses UK 20916/4024 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride CP Pharma Handelsgesellschaft mbH
4 Gestavet 400/200 IU Lyophilisate and Solvent for Solution for Injection for Pigs UK 57571/4000 Chorionic Gonadotrophin Serum Gonadotrophin Biogénesis Global, S.L.
4 Gestavet HCG 40 IU/ml / PMSG 80 IU/ml Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection for Pigs UK 57571/4001 Chorionic Gonadotrophin Serum Gonadotrophin Biogénesis Global, S.L.
4 Nerfasin 100 mg/ml, Solution for Injection for Cattle and Horses UK 19994/4018 Xylazine Le Vet B.V.
4 Nerfasin 20 mg/ml, Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats UK 19994/4017 Xylazine Le Vet B.V.
4 PG 600, Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection UK 06376/4095 Chorionic Gonadotrophin Serum Gonadotrophin Intervet International B.V.
4 Planipart Solution for Injection 30 micrograms/ml NI 04491/3025 GB 08327/5057 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd
4 PMSG Intervet 5000 IU Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection UK 06376/4096 Serum Gonadotrophin Intervet International B.V.
4 Rompun 2% w/v Solution for Injection NI 52127/3013 GB 52127/5078 Xylazine Elanco Europe Ltd
4 Sedaxylan 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats, Horses and Cattle UK 16849/4001 Xylazine Eurovet Animal Health B.V.
4 Solupam 5 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs and Cats NI 50406/3001 GB 50406/5004 Diazepam Dechra Regulatory BV
4 Ventipulmin Granules 16 micrograms/gram NI 04491/3026 GB 08327/5058 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd
4 Ventipulmin Solution for Injection 30 micrograms/ml NI 04491/3043 GB 08327/5067 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd
4 Ventipulmin Syrup 25 micrograms/ml NI 04491/3027 GB 08327/5029 Clenbuterol Hydrochloride Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health UK Ltd
4 Xylexx 20 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Cattle, Horses, Dogs and Cats NI 36408/3007 Xylazine Alfasan Nederland B.V.
4 Ziapam, 5mg/ml, Solution for Injection for Cats and Dogs NI 54982/3005 GB 54982/5005 Diazepam Domes Pharma
5 Pardale-V Oral Tablets NI 50406/3022 GB 50406/5027 Codeine Phosphate Paracetamol Dechra Regulatory B.V.

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