My eldest ferret, Roxy, is insulinomic and the vet put her on
compounded Prednisolone. The only compounding pharmacy in our area
charges $35 for a month's supply of the liquid Pred! :-0!!! It also
means heading out to a pharmacy that's about 40 minutes round trip
from me every month.

Knowing Drs. Foster Smith (being run by veterinarians)
(http://www.drsfostersmith.com) does prescriptions I emailed them
to find out thecost of the same medication with them:

NINE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Info below for anyone that wants to have their vet call their
prescription into Drs. Foster and Smith. I've emailed to ask if they
can automatically send the next month's supply so I never run out (of
course, as long as my prescription has available refills) I'll let you
know the response to that.

Laura Holland

-------Original Message-------

 From: Pharmacy
 Date: 5/13/2009 8:53:56 AM
 To: Laura Holland

Subject: RE: Compounding Prednisolone 4MG 

13 May 2009

Dear Laura

Thank you for your interest in Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy. We are
pleased that you have chosen Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy to play an
instrumental role in keeping your faithful friend happy and healthy.

Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy is able to compound the prednisolone
into an oral suspension. The price for 15ml of the prednisolone 4mg/ml
will be $9.00.

The most popular flavor choices we have available are chicken, beef,
and tuna. We can flavor the prednisolone oral suspension into other
flavors if your pet prefers.

FDA regulations require a valid prescription from your veterinarian
before allowing Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy to dispense the
medication.

Please have your veterinarian call toll free (800) 447-3021 weekdays
9am-6pm CST. We do have a voice messaging system if we are not able to
answer the phone when the veterinarian calls. Your veterinarian may
also fax your prescription to (800) 447-2404. For mail orders, please
ask your veterinarian for a written prescription and send us the
original with your order. Prescriptions must include the prescription
information, your name, address, phone number, and the name of your
pet and pet type (dog, cat, etc ). You can mail the prescriptions to:

Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy
2253 Air Park Rd
PO Box 100
Rhinelander WI  54501

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us at your earliest convenience. If you wish to speak with
one of our pharmacists, please feel free to call toll free,
(800) 447-3021.

Cordially
Drs Foster and Smith Pharmacy
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CST

Once again thank you for inquiring with Drs Foster and Smith Pharmacy.
While we make every effort to help pet owners care for their pet(s);
we are not a substitute for proper veterinary care. If your pet is or
becomes seriously ill, please seek the advice of your veterinarian to
better assist you. Together we can make your pet a healthier, happier
companion.

Drs. Foster and Smith Pharmacy
emw

-----Original Message-----
 From: Laura Holland ([log in to unmask])
 Sent: May 12, 2009 10:18:46 PM
 Subject: Compounding Prednisolone 4MG

Hi I have a ferret that's taking Pred twice daily for her Insulinoma.
The pharmacy my vet put it through seemed very expensive - twice what
I paid a couple of years for other ferrets.

Can you please let me know the cost for this through Drs. Foster Smith?

Here's her prescription info: ... [names and numbers deleted. BIG]

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