Just as an FYI--
 
This week I ordered a refill of proglycem for Amelia and was told by the
pharmacy (Walgreens) that their distributer had it on backorder and would
not have more for a few months (!).  Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, my
vet's place, was also told this by their distributer (don't know whether
it's the same distributer or not).  Luckily Angell had a bottle on hand to
give me.  I called the drug's manufactuer, Baker Norton Pharmaceuticals,
and I was told that they do in fact have plenty of proglycem on hand, and
they don't know why any distributers would have it backordered.  I was
also told that pharmacists can order the drug directly from Baker Norton.
 
So, if you try to get proglycem and are told it's unavailable, have your
pharmacist call Baker Norton Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-347-4774 and order
proglycem directly from the source.  I had previously posted this message
on the Ferret Health list and heard there that others in different parts
of the country have encountered this problem too, but that Baker Norton
was a pleasure to work with-- how nice!
 
I can't even begin to tell you what a panic this threw me into-- I know
Amelia's days are numbered, but to pass on because a drug was backordered,
well, that would be profoundly wrong.
 
Regina
 
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           So keep your candles burning
        And make her journey bright and pure
           That she will keep returning
               Always and evermore
                  into my arms
[Posted in FML issue 3596]