Latest Veterinary Data Sheet Compendium Published

The 2001-2002 edition of the NOAH Compendium of Data Sheets for Veterinary Products is now available. Traditionally regarded as indispensable, this latest volume, as well as giving up-to-date prescribing information, contains new features to make it an even better reference tool.

New this time is an index of active ingredients, to give a different angle on searching for medicine information. A directory of veterinary services and supplies and a directory of referral practices are also included, for reference throughout the year. Again the list of products by therapeutic indication is fully indexed, making the book even easier for users of animal medicines to find the information they need to know.

As always, the book gives the full data sheets for animal medicines: this time from 36 companies, including such vital information as safety instructions, withdrawal periods, product indications and dosage rates; major changes to data sheets since the last edition have been highlighted by a line in the margin. Of course, there is an alphabetical index of brand names.

Copies of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate Suspected Adverse Reaction Surveillance Scheme (SARSS) forms are also included.

A free copy is being sent to every UK veterinary practice and branch surgery, and to every final year veterinary student. This is a change to the previous distribution policy, but special rates - subscriptions and multiple purchase- are offered to encourage veterinary surgeons to buy their own copy. Farmers, animal medicine distributors, animal breeders - in fact, anyone with an interest in animal medicines - will also find it invaluable.

Copies are available from John C Alborough Ltd, Lion Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk IP6 8NT, telephone 01449 723800, for £25 (UK) and £30 (overseas) for single copies. Special discounts are available for multiple orders.

4 October 2001

Notes for Editors

1. Roger Cook, Alison Glennon and Stephen Dawson are at the BVA Congress in Winchester. Contact them on the following mobile numbers 07768705957 (RRC: Thursday - Sunday), 07885103336 (AMG: Friday - Saturday) or 07733026721 (SRD: Thursday - Friday) to meet up and collect your free press copy of the book.
2. For further information contact NOAH tel. +44 (0)20 8367 3131, or visit the NOAH website.
3. The National Office of Animal Health was formed on 1 January 1986 to represent the UK companies which research, develop, manufacture and market licensed animal health products. The association has 38 corporate members and 11 associate members. In 2000 NOAH's members accounted for around 95% of the £357 million UK animal health market, with additional valuable exports.
4. Order forms for the Compendium of Veterinary Data Sheets, ISBN 0 9526638 7 2, ISSN 1360-6026, are available from JCA, Lion Lane, Needham Market, Suffolk IP8 8NT, tel 01449 723800, fax 01449 723801 (contact Sarah Bird)
5. Subscription rates:
   UK £20.00
   International £25.00

   Multiple orders (UK):
   2-5 copies (5% discount) £23.75 each
   6-10 copies (10% discount) £22.50 each