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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Mark on August 12, 2009, 20:06:05 PM

Title: Rip-off prices of pet meds
Post by: Mark on August 12, 2009, 20:06:05 PM

I was googling to see if I can get any information on transdermal benazepril (fortekor) and saw that Novartis sell a Generic version. 10 x 10mg pack for £4.30 - eqivilent to 40 Fortekor. So about 1/4 the price.
http://www.unitedpharmacies.co.uk/Benace_Benazepril__10mg_10_Tablets_p_672.html

btw - I found a paper that was done at Kent University ansd it seems the drug is one they suggested as suitable for transdermal application. Still nothing approved. All a bit complicated ofr my little brain which I am racking t find a way to get meds into Willow.

Title: Re: Rip-off prices of pet meds
Post by: louise_81 on August 12, 2009, 20:14:13 PM

I couldn't believe the cost of frontline at my vets!! £35 for 6, the girls need treating ASAP, so I paid, but going to vet uk next time £16 for 6

Title: Re: Rip-off prices of pet meds
Post by: sheryl on August 12, 2009, 22:27:02 PM

You didnt need to buy 6 from the vets - they sell them individually too.  Didnt you say that one of the cats is pregnant?  If so you may need to check what tratments are safe?

Title: Re: Rip-off prices of pet meds
Post by: Mark on August 13, 2009, 00:41:47 AM

Frontline is fine for pregnant & lactating cats - not sure about other meds though.