A printed package leaflet can be dispensed with in future for veterinary medicinal products for use exclusively by veterinarians – a QR code on the packaging links directly to the Information for healthcare professionals.
Changes to the Guidance documents Product information for veterinary medicinal products and Packaging texts for veterinary medicinal products
01.01.2026
With effect from 1 January 2026, it will be possible to dispense with a paper copy of the package leaflet for certain veterinary medicinal products.
The Information for healthcare professionals will not need to be enclosed with veterinary medicinal products that are used exclusively by veterinarians and not dispensed to animal owners, provided that a QR code giving direct access to the Information for healthcare professionals is placed on the outer packaging.
The new rule is based on the existing Article 14 paragraph 2 of the Therapeutic Products Licensing Requirements Ordinance (TPLRO; SR 812.212.22) and is described in the Guidance documents Product information for veterinary medicinal products and Packaging texts for veterinary medicinal products. Other editorial changes have also been made in the guidance documents as part of the revision.
The revised guidance documents are valid with effect from 1 January 2026.