About BOVA UK

In 2017 Nick launched Bova UK, a Specials Manufacturer dedicated to bringing quality Specials Medications to the UK veterinary market.

Bova UK is led by a team of experienced pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals who bring their experience from across the globe and who have been exposed to the European Medicine Standards which are implemented at Bova.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate authorised the facilities with a ManSA (Manufacturer ‘Specials’ Authorisation) in 2017 for sterile and non-sterile medicines.

Bova UK was the first company to receive VMD authorisation to manufacture sterile products in the UK.

Nick Bova

Bova – quality at the core

We know that quality matters – it is a vital factor for successful clinical outcomes when using Specials medications. We take several steps to ensure the quality of all our products to give you peace of mind and reassurance that you are using the best possible option for the animal.

Our standards

Established in the UK in 2017, Bova was the first VMD-authorised manufacturing facility for sterile and non-sterile veterinary Specials in the UK.

We always adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Good laboratory practices (GLP) as per the European Medicine Standards. All raw materials and finished products are tested against current Pharmacopeial procedures.

Here are some of the steps we take at Bova to ensure the GMP standards are always maintained:

· Daily temperature and humidity monitoring across GMP areas

· Continuous temperature monitoring of refrigerator and stability chambers

· Daily calibration and maintenance of analytical balances

· Robust document and review process

· Daily calibration and maintenance of pH meter

· Ongoing training, testing, and evaluation of aseptic personnel

· Monthly independent environmental monitoring and surface samples for the cleanrooms

· Cleanrooms tested by certified personnel, complying with EU GMP requirements

· Continuous cleaning of compounding environments by qualified and approved 3rd party technicians

· Qualifications of manufacturing equipment and validations of all manufacturing processes

· Finished product testing of products to ensure the product is safe and effective

· API and excipients procured from approved suppliers only

· API storage of raw materials in a temperature-controlled environment

We have invested in advanced analytical laboratory equipment to perform stability studies on new and existing products to monitor and improve product quality and patient safety. We also have a dedicated team for quality – our Quality Assurance team. They ensure that all our products are maintained to the premium standards we want to deliver and that our customers expect.

BOVA UK has supported my practice team with equine special formulations since their arrival to the UK in 2017. These formulations have allowed us to treat our patients in the most effective appropriate way when either no appropriate formulation exists or when the horse won’t tolerate other existing formulations. Effective and appropriate dosing is hugely important for us in treating our patients and I have no doubt that the oral and injectable formulations produced for us have enabled us to have improved dosing, antimicrobial stewardship, and reduced the amount of environmental drug contamination. BOVA have the highest professional standards and listen to its customers. We, the prescribers, are listened to and our issues considered in a timely and effective manner. Their depth of knowledge and international experience is helpful when it comes to finding the most appropriate solution to our medication issues. Their formulations provide solutions to real life issues that challenge us on a daily basis. I am grateful for their help and continued support of my team.

Dr. James Crabtree

BVM&S CertEM(StudMed) MRCVS

Bova saved Millie’s life from a potentially fatal disease when she was only 4 months old, in 2021. Emma (Jones) was so helpful I'm forever grateful to Bova and everyone for saving Millie. Millie’s survival story has helped other cats and owners due to the research that has been done since. Millie is now two years old and showing no signs of long-term complications from the disease.

Millie the Survivor

The service provided by Lucinda and the team at BOVA is fantastic. The range of products available ensures a variety of options for dosing of challenging patients/cases and their service is always efficient and reliable. This has included being available on the phone to discuss urgent couriering of drugs for critical patients. We are very grateful for all their efforts!

Sian Blakey

BVetMed CertAVP(SAM) MRCVS

Bova’s formulations and flavouring made medicating my cat Chakotay much less stressful for him, in fact he absolutely loved the taste! This fundamentally made his 3 month medication period an exciting treat for him to enjoy every morning! And in doing so, enabled him to make a successful recovery from an otherwise fatal condition. We are forever grateful for Bova's supply of this lifesaving medication!

Leigha

Bova has always given us outstanding service. Their range of products is great, delivery is prompt and our rep is always at the end of the phone if we have any technical queries which as a busy ambulatory equine practice is always reassuring to know.

Swanspool Equine

We have used BOVA products in both our hospital and ambulatory practice since 2017. BOVA have from the outset supplied products that are useful for treating horses where existing products are either not available or not suitable. The medicines have always been palatable, easy to administer and most importantly effective. Some, of their novel products have transformed our ability to treat problematic diseases, to the immense benefit of the horses welfare. The support from the friendly BOVA team has always been outstanding. Their ongoing commitment to making new useful and effective formulations available to treat horses in our care is to be commended.

Mark Georgetti

BVSc, Cert ES(Soft Tissue)
MRCVS - Clinical Director,
Three Counties Equine Hospital.

I just wanted to thank you for being so excellent to deal with, from placing the order on the phone to prompt receipt of our cat's medication in the mail. Alvin is receiving thryoid-regulating medication rubbed into his ear - and doing that is SO much easier than administering a tablet!
Plus - thank you for the Chupa Chup in the parcel (I assumed it was for me and not Alvin.!)
A lovely touch. With my very best wishes and sincere thanks again for your terrific service.

Jane

Thank you so much for taking the time to share all this wonderful information
It has definitely opened our eyes and made us realise that we do not use Bova to its full potential.

Longreach Veterinary Services

I appreciate the quality of your products. Especially the trilostane.
It is crucial for managing dogs with hyperA that this product is compounded reliably, and I am grateful to have access to your product.

Bronwyn Walker

GREENCROSS VETS KURINGGAI

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