How to Order Immunotherapy from IDEXX Reference Laboratories Allergy Lab IDEXX

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Before You Start
Because the VMD (or the RCVS via the Practice Stands Scheme) may inspect your practice,
having the right paperwork with your immunotherapy orders is essential. There are three important things
to know about immunotherapy:
•TheVMDregardimmunotherapyasapharmaceuticalproduct
•TherearenoveterinaryimmunotherapyproductswithMarketingAuthorisationintheUKwhichmeans
that vets must follow the “cascade” (1) when making choices
•TheveterinarysurgeonresponsibleforthecasemustobtainaVMDcertiicatebeforeorderingand
using immunotherapy
Followingthe“cascade”method,veterinarysurgeonsshouldchooseirstaproductthathasMarketing
AuthorisationfromanotherEUmemberstate.Foranyindividualpatient,alternativesmayonlybe
consideredifthereisaspeciicclinicalreason.
Required Import Certificates
Nomatterwhichimmunotherapyyouuse,besuretosecuretheappropriatecertiicatefromtheVMDbefore
placinganyorder.Thetablebelowshowsthetwotypesofimportcertiicatesavailableandwhentousethem:
Certificate Type
When to Use
The Process
Cost
SIC
(Special Import
Certiicate)
For products with Marketing
Authorisationfromanother
EU member state.
•Goon-line:ittakesjusttwominutes
on the VMD website.
•Includewitheveryimmunotherapy
request.
Free
STC
(Special Treatment
Certiicate)
For products with no MarketingAuthorisationwithin
theEU.Yourclinicaljustiication must be detailed on
VMD application form.
•Make the initial application by paper;
repeat STCs for that patient can be
obtained on-line.
•Includewitheachimmunotherapy
request.
~ £30
for initial
certiicate
(payable to
the VMD)
IDEXX Immunotherapy
IDEXXReferenceLaboratoriesoffersanimmunotherapywithMarketingAuthorisationfromtheNetherlands,
so a free-of-charge SIC is required to be submitted with each request. In exceptional situations, we can
supply other types of immunotherapy. For these you will need a STC. If this is the case, please give us a
call and we’ll help you through the process.
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Assess Your Patient
IDEXXusesaprovenandreliableserologicalallergyassessment.Alternatively,youmayprefertouse
intradermalskintesting(IDT).Whicheverassessmentyouuse,ourboard-certiieddermatologyspecialists
will be happy to help you select the appropriate allergens for immunotherapy.
Please turn over for our Step-by-Step Guide to obtaining your SIC from the VMD
(1) VMD guidance notes on the “prescribing cascade” can be found
at www.vmd.gov.uk/General/VMR/vmgn/VMGNote15.pdf
IDEXX Laboratories Ltd
Tel: 00800 1234 3399 · Fax: 01937 544001
[email protected] · www.idexx.co.uk
Step-By-Step Guide → SIC
from IDEXX Reference Laboratories
>The VMD require that the MRCVS responsible for the case obtain the SIC before ordering the
immunotherapy and it is their responsibility that the certificate conditions are met.
How to Obtain Your SIC
1.
Go to www.vmd.gov.uk and select “Special Import Site” (found on the right-hand-side under “Quick
Links”).
2.
Select “Apply for Special Import Certificate”
3.
Enter your RCVS membership number, click “Lookup RCVSNo” and select the correct practice for this
patient.
Note: If you have not obtained an importation certificate from the VMD previously (on-line or paper) your membership
number will not be recognised. You will need to either complete the “Online Vet Registration Form” or call the VMD
Licensing Administration team on 01932 338442.
4.
Select the product name from the drop down menu: “Artuvetrin – Injectable suspension” (Not the test
kit)
5.
Select the Country of Origin, choose “Netherlands”
6.
Select the appropriate species: dog/cat/horse. Click “Next”.
There is no need to enter details in “Your Reference” box, but we recommend that you enter the pet’s
name or the identification number from your practice management software.
7.
For the “No of Animals”: Enter “1” – you will need an SIC for each individual patient.
8.
“Total amount”:
1 to 8 allergens
9 to 16 allergens
17 to 24 allergens
10 millilitres
20 millilitres
30 millilitres
Click “Next”
9.
Select “IDEXX Laboratories” as your proposed importer. The Wetherby address that appears is correct
even if you use one of our other UK Laboratories.
Click
“Next”
Note:
You can obtain an SIC by post and we’d be happy to supply a form, however, the VMD will
charge ~£15 for this service.
10. Complete the declaration by checking the details, entering an e-mail address and ticking the box.
Click “Next”
11. Print the certificate and write the VMD reference number (e.g. VMDxxxx/2013/xxxxx) on the IDEXX
Laboratories Immunotherapy Requisition Form. You will need to submit all the pages of the certificate
with your completed Immunotherapy Requisition Form.
The vials of immunotherapy will be sent directly to your practice within 8 working days
Note: You can obtain an SIC by post and we are happy to supply a form; however, the VMD charge
approximately £15 for this service.