December 2006

You can purchase bute through many sources, with a prescription.

Saving On Prescription Drug Costs

Your vet is your best source for immediate needs, but over the long term you may save money requesting a prescription.

Veterinary service for an illness or injury can put a strain on many owners’ budgets, and when the treatment also involves long-term medication the total can be staggering. Every horse owner realizes illness and injury are facts of life, and rational people certainly expect to pay for professional services, but drug costs are another matter. Are there ways to save money?

Your most convenient source for purchasing drugs is your vet, since human pharmacies do not carry most of the drugs your veterinarian may prescribe for your horse. And, of course, your vet deserves to place a fair markup on the drug cost to cover handling and make a small profit.…