- The dermatology and allergy service will NOT deal directly with on-line
pharmacies.
It is very difficult to monitor medication use and instructions as there
is a risk of changes in the dose, brand, or frequency of administration
without authorization. It is also VERY TIME CONSUMING to manage all the
repeated faxes and telephone calls with numerous different pharmacies.
DO NOT HAVE REQUESTS FAXED to the dermatology and allergy service
(unless requested by the dermatology and allergy service). - The primary purpose for these pharmacies has been to provide commonly
dispensed veterinary products at lower costs than local veterinary
pharmacies. In theory, this is an ideal concept, but there are numerous
reasons why this may not always be as good as it appears. Some of the
on-line pharmacies will dispense: (1) prescription items/medications
without veterinary approval, (2) counterfeit products, (3) short-dated
or expired products, (3) recalled products, and (5) products that
originated from third parties (diverters) with unregulated storage and
shipping conditions (e.g., excessive heat or cold or lack of
refrigeration when required). While most of the reputable on-line
pharmacies likely take measures to avoid such problems, these are still
risks that one takes when purchasing products on-line. Pharmaceutical
companies are unlikely to provide support in the event of an adverse
event when products are purchased on-line and/or when products are the
generic form (sometimes recommended by the doctor) of the product
requested. - The dermatology and allergy service has purposefully set the cost for
the majority of the regularly dispensed medication and products to be
very competitive and in many cases less costly than on-line options. - Refills will be available 24 hours a day so long as the dermatology and
allergy service is informed 5-7 days in advance so that the prescription
can be filled and made available. You may pick-up refills or these can
be mailed. Orders over $89.00 will be shipped at no fee to the client
so long as regular ground mail is acceptable. Express delivery will
have a fee. Exceptions may apply on a case-by-case
basis. Refills on most medications/products will NOT be provided if
your companion animal has not been seen within 6 months (some exceptions
apply- e.g., diet, shampoo, etc.). Under NO circumstances will there be
pharmaceutical refills (e.g., antibiotics, corticosteroids, etc.)
without an exam within 12 months. If necessary, we can converse with
your veterinarian to ensure that necessary medications are dispensed.
The well-being of your companion is our primary concern. - We encourage you to purchase your medications/products directly from a
veterinarian. You may feel free to obtain medications from your primary
veterinarian or from the dermatology and allergy service (often refills
can be obtained through your veterinarian). - The dermatology and allergy service will provide a written prescription
for you either in-person or via mail, but the service will NOT deal
directly with online pharmacies. Please allow 5-7 days for a
prescription to arrive at your house via mail from the time of the
request. - In some cases, the dermatology and allergy service will call-in
prescriptions to local pharmacies or compounding pharmacies when
necessary. - The dermatology and allergy service is ALWAYS willing to work with your
primary practitioner. Prescriptions can be faxed or called into your
veterinarian's hospital. - Please provide 5-7 days before you run-out of medications as the
dermatology and allergy service is not available every day at the
hospital. - Allergen refills should be requested at least 7 days in advance.
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Raritan Veterinarian
Animerge
21 US HWY 206
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-418-4476
Animerge
21 US HWY 206
Raritan, NJ 08869
908-418-4476