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] [Posted in FML 6332]