Vet medicine recall 28 November 2025

Batch recall Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses

Yes – this has been recalled
The problem
Batch recall alert for Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses by Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.
What to do
Check the batch number on the pack. Stop using affected batches and return them to where you bought them, or ask your vet or pharmacist for advice.
Source: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Official notice ↗

We wish to inform veterinarians and wholesalers that Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC have initiated a Class II recall to veterinarian level with immediate effect for:

  • Anesketin 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Dogs, Cats and Horses; GB Vm 16849/5002 and UK NI Vm 16849/3002.

The reason for the recall relates to the identification of visible particles present in the vials.

This recall is for the following batches of 10 ml vials only:

Batch number Expiry date
146534 28 Feb 2026
148216 31 May 2026
152285 30 Nov 2026
154450 28 Feb 2027
155130 28 Feb 2027

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC are contacting veterinarians and wholesalers to examine inventory immediately and quarantine products subject to this recall.

For further information regarding the recall, please contact Shaun Barford shaun.barford@dechra.com or +44 748 3915362.

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 28 November 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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