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kalynzoo
Aug 18, 2013Explorer
Try OnlinepharmaciesCanada.com. We purchase from 1800petmeds.com.
The Canadian equivalent of the FDA is just as strict as in the USA. Their national market is different so many prices are different, many are similar. As for lack of trust in foreign drugs: In the USA States and the Feds are still trying to work out a Pedigree system for medications to prevent mislabeled and fraudulent medications from entering the distribution system. The public is just not made aware of the extent of the problem, but pharmacies get warnings and recalls on a much to frequent basis. If you can get you medication from a pharmacy at a lower price, do so. You might also try talking with the pharmacist at a smaller independent pharmacy. They may be willing to work with you at a price slightly above cost if you purchase an entire bottle. Prices on medications are NOT set by regulation, insurance companies negotiate prices for members, but often profits are then created by raising the price of non-formulary, non-insured, and pet medications. The Chain pharmacist cannot offer special pricing, the independent pharmacist can.
Best to you on your quests,
Gary, Pharmacist (semi-retired) That means my wife married me for better or worse, but not for lunch.
Happy Trails.
The Canadian equivalent of the FDA is just as strict as in the USA. Their national market is different so many prices are different, many are similar. As for lack of trust in foreign drugs: In the USA States and the Feds are still trying to work out a Pedigree system for medications to prevent mislabeled and fraudulent medications from entering the distribution system. The public is just not made aware of the extent of the problem, but pharmacies get warnings and recalls on a much to frequent basis. If you can get you medication from a pharmacy at a lower price, do so. You might also try talking with the pharmacist at a smaller independent pharmacy. They may be willing to work with you at a price slightly above cost if you purchase an entire bottle. Prices on medications are NOT set by regulation, insurance companies negotiate prices for members, but often profits are then created by raising the price of non-formulary, non-insured, and pet medications. The Chain pharmacist cannot offer special pricing, the independent pharmacist can.
Best to you on your quests,
Gary, Pharmacist (semi-retired) That means my wife married me for better or worse, but not for lunch.
Happy Trails.
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