Drug shortages being experienced

Australia is currently facing higher than normal drug shortages. From cancer treatments, surgical sedatives, intravenous medications and many other everyday veterinary medications, the pharmaceutical supply chain is under stress. From manufacturing problems, industrial merging and economic strain have choked the pipeline that supplies medications for veterinarians. The shortages are now more common and lengthy.

For these reasons veterinarians have relied on compounding for many years to fill prescriptions in these times of need and it is now more important than ever. The benefits of compounding include increased options for treating patients and access to much-needed medications during shortages, backorders and discontinuations.

The Benefits of Compounding:

There are many reasons to look at how compounding pharmacies. Here is a brief list of the most important benefits to you;

  • Increase compliance
  • Alternate delivery techniques
  • Changing the taste of medications
  • Altering the size and strength of medications.

The next step is an important one when choosing a compounding pharmacy to help you through these shortages. Find a compounding pharmacy that has the experience, knowledge and commitment to helping animals like veterinarians do. Our quality assurance check list tells you exactly what to look for with this important decision.