Honestly! If some of the practices out there aren' t sneaking in the medicine fee with "other " service, or outright gouging in some cases. The Vet I deal with for most of the treatments for my crew, asks ME if I know a price comparison for the meds he can prescribe. He knows some exotic people are on a tight budget, and those ferret bills can and do add up in a multiple household. Took some time a while back to 'shop' around places like Rite Aid, CVS, Wallgeen Drug. Most of the standard meds prescribed for ferrets are human meds too. For instance in my area, the Wallgreen Drug has the best price for Prednisolone; 5mg/ml @ $31.39! There is no question about having scripts written or called in to other pharmacies, more people should consider comparison shopping, and question any fees that occur around this issue. Just my dimes worth. Joan & the Wrecking Crew [Posted in FML 5548]