Did you know that using equine medications, supplements, or treatments from unverified sources puts your horse at serious risk? Counterfeit or sub-standard products might look identical to the real thing, but saving money could cost your horse’s health and performance.
Counterfeit products could:
❌ Be ineffective, wasting your money and time
❌ Cause unintended or harmful side effects
❌ Contain toxic, banned, or unknown ingredients
❌ Worsen the condition you’re trying to treat
Use only medications prescribed by your vet.
We know your horse’s health history, workload, age, breed, and any underlying conditions. We can prescribe the most appropriate product for your horse and their specific needs.
Check that your vet is registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Being ‘under their care’ means your horse has had a clinical assessment and physical examination, ensuring safe and effective treatment.
Check that your vet practice is RCVS-registered.
Registered practices are inspected to make sure medicines are stored, handled, and dispensed safely.
Ask your vet for a prescription to ensure you get the correct medication at the right strength.
Only use veterinary online pharmacies or well-known, regulated stores.
Look for Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) accreditation, and ideally, Accredited Internet Retailers Scheme (AIRS) approval.
Be cautious of deals that seem “too good to be true”; they usually are.
Keep records of purchases: prescriptions, batch numbers, and expiry dates. If something seems off, contact your vet immediately.
Buying directly from your vet or a reputable, regulated pharmacy guarantees your horse’s medication is safe, effective, and correctly prescribed. Counterfeit or unregulated sources may cut corners, putting your horse’s health and performance at risk.
Always check that your horse’s medication comes from a trusted, inspected source. Their safety depends on it.
