Guidance

Fees relating to a Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA)

Updated 21 November 2024

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

1. Fees relating to a Wholesale Dealer’s Authorisation (WDA)

1.1 Application for a WDA

In order to wholesale veterinary medicines you must have a valid wholesaler dealer’s authorisation covering the types of products you wish to wholesale.

Fee Code Description GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para Fee from 17/05/24
V23-WDA1 Wholesale Dealers authorisation 39(1) £344

1.2 Annual Fees for a WDA

In order to maintain your authorisation, you must pay an annual fee as set out below.

Fee Code Description Schedule 7 Para Fee from 17/05/24
V23-WAN1 WDA Annual Fee 41 £427

1.3 Variation of a WDA

A fee is payable in respect of an application to vary a wholesale dealer’s authorisation. »Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappre are two variation fees:

  • one for simple administration only
  • another that requires scientific/pharmaceutical assessment by an inspector

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýappse may also require an inspection, for which an inspection fee will apply.

Fee Code Description GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para Fee from 17/05/24
V23-WDAV1 WDA Variation: scientific pharmaceutical assessment 40(a) £265
V23-WDAV2 WDA Variation: admin only 40(b) £105

1.4 Inspection of WDA holder’s site

Your WDA premises will need to be inspected before you receive your authorisation. A scientific variation may also require an inspection depending on the change you are making. We will also inspect your premises on an ongoing risk basis.

»Ê¹ÚÌåÓýapp inspection fee applied depends on the authorisation you hold. A reduced fee is applied if the authorisation for that premises only relates to products classified as AVM-GSL, homeopathic remedies, or products marketed under Schedule 6.

Fee Code Description GB VMR 2013 (as amended) Schedule 7 Para Fee from 17/05/24
V23-IWDS1 Inspection: WDA GDP; standard 42(a) £1,177
V23-IWDR1 Inspection: WDA GDP; reduced 42(b) £877