Veterinary News

Order compounded Dextromethorphan HBR/Guaifenesin Tablets from Wedgewood Pharmacy during the backorder

Can't find Dextromethorpahn HBR/Guaifenesin? During the manufacturer backorder, you can order compounded Dextromethorphan HBR/Guaifenesin 10mg/100mg Quad Tabs from Wedgewood Pharmacy. Veterinarians who order compounded preparations from Wedgewood Pharmacy are among the first to know when the manufactured items they need go on backorder and a compounded alternative is available. To receive notifications of compounded preparations available during manufacturer backorders, such as Dextromethorpahn ...

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Tracey A. Reynolds, Customer Acquisition Manager 1/27/2012 2:37:00 PM Comments(0)

ORDER COMPOUNDED CLOMIPRAMINE HCL FROM WEDGEWOOD PHARMACY DURING THE BACKORDER

Can't find Clomipramine HCl? During the manufacturer backorder, you can order compounded Clomipramine HCl Tablets from Wedgewood Pharmacy. Veterinarians who order compounded preparations from Wedgewood Pharmacy are among the first to know when the manufactured items they need go on backorder and a compounded alternative is available. To receive notifications of compounded preparations available during manufacturer backorders, such as Clomipramine HCl tablets, make sure we have your e-mail addres...

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Tracey A. Reynolds, Customer Acquisition Manager 1/27/2012 1:08:00 PM Comments(0)

Improving patient compliance

Pet owner compliance statistics Compounded medications may help improve owner compliance as studies have shown that if a veterinarian discusses possible multiple routes of administration, owner compliance increases from 59% to 76%. In addition, a current survey reveals that only 43% of veterinarians show owners how to administer the medications. 60% of pet owners would pay more for a medication that is palatable or easier to administer. 72% of pet owners want information about the medications th...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 1/3/2012 8:39:00 AM Comments(0)

Compounding is becoming an increasingly important tool for veterinarians

How compounding can help veterinarians during manufacturer backorders Compounding fulfills a niche market for us. In fact, veterinary ophthalmologists have relied on compounding for many years, and they are 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. Veterinary ophthalmologists have employed compounded medications for many years to treat ophthalmic di...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 12/30/2011 9:48:00 AM Comments(0)

Will the US drug shortage situation improve next year?

Critical U.S. drug shortage worsening According to an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer I saw last December, our industry is experiencing a sustained, absolute dearth of common I.V. medications. Industry consolidation, random and unpredictable manufacturing problems and simple economics have narrowed the pipeline that delivers drugs. VIN News Service reported recently that a “chemotherapy drug used as a first-tier treatment for lymphoma is in short supply, leaving veterinarians as well ...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 12/19/2011 8:31:00 AM Comments(0)

3 Types of backordered and discontinued drugs

Keeping on top of current backorder situations is more important now than ever. Back in July 2011, I compiled this list of the three types of drugs that were on backorder at the time. They include temporary backorders, long-term backorders and discontinuations. For the most up-to-date list, check Wedgewood Pharmacy's backorder alert page at http://www.wedgewoodpetrx.com/veterinary-practices/drug-shortage-and-back-order-alert.html . A partial list of medications currently on backorder as of July ...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 12/12/2011 9:30:00 AM Comments(0)

Order compounded Atropine Sulfate from Wedgewood Pharmacy during the backorder

Can't find Atropine Sulfate? During the manufacturer backorder, you can order compounded Atropine Sulfate 1/120 Grain 0.54mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution from Wedgewood Pharmacy. Veterinarians who order compounded preparations from Wedgewood Pharmacy are among the first to know when the manufactured items they need go on backorder and a compounded alternative is available. To receive notifications of compounded preparations available during manufacturer backorders, such as Atropine Sulfate, make ...

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Manager 12/6/2011 2:52:00 PM Comments(0)

The top 7 reasons for current drug shortages

There are a number of reasons why a drug goes on backorder. I've outlined the seven most common issues affecting your access as a prescribing veterinarian to the drugs you need. Mergers Any time you read the papers you hear about pharmaceutical companies acquiring each other and merging into fewer and fewer entities. A side effect of this is that some drugs are not viewed by the new company as important or profitable and can be discontinued for this reason alone. Factory closings Whether it is f...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 12/5/2011 8:38:00 AM Comments(0)

Effective emetics and how to use them

Emetic agents work by causing gastric irritation, stimulating the CNS chemoreceptor trigger zone CRTZ , 1 or a combination of both. Many emetics work best if the pet has a small amount of food in its stomach. If the pet hasn’t eaten within the past two hours, a snack is recommended before administering emetics. 1,2 Keep in mind that emetic agents are not effective if an anti-emetic e.g., maropitant, ondansetron has been recently administered to the patient. 2 Dogs Here are the emetic agent...

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Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC 11/21/2011 9:24:00 AM Comments(0)

Inducing vomiting for the potentially poisoned pet

While veterinarians are constantly treating vomiting in their patients, they seem to love to induce it too! One common “error” seen at Pet Poison Helpline is not knowing when not to induce emesis. Remember, if the patient is already symptomatic e.g., ataxic, depressed, seizuring, etc. , emesis induction is likely too late but check with a poison control first, as sometimes gastric lavage is still recommended! . If a product contains a hydrocarbon like gasoline, kerosene, brake fluid ...

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Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC 11/14/2011 9:11:00 AM Comments(0)

Guide to history taking for the potentially poisoned pet

The following guideline is meant to facilitate a timely evaluation in the case of accidental poisoning. Feel free to print this out for your medical record if needed! Pet Information Species and breed Sex of animal Age Weight Underlying medical conditions if present Animal’s name may be multiple animals involved and owner’s last name Environmental information [Indoor? Exclusively outdoor?] Potential Toxin: The following examples may help in determining what pertinent information to c...

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Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC 11/7/2011 9:08:00 AM Comments(0)

8 Questions veterinarians should ask before treating poisoned patients

Every second counts when treating poisoned patients. For most substances, there's only a narrow time frame in which decontamination can be effectively and safely performed. Here are 8 questions to consider before inducing vomiting on the poisoned pet. When did the ingestion occur? In most cases, vomiting can safely be induced within an hour of ingestion. If it’s been several hours since the ingestion, most likely the toxicant has already moved out of the stomach and vomiting will be of lim...

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Justine Lee, DVM, DACVECC 10/31/2011 9:04:00 AM Comments(0)

Take advantage of everything going on at Wedgewood Pharmacy

There are so many great things going on here at Wedgewood Pharmacy right now that we wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on any of it. The links below are for everything from contests to free offers to important news and information that you need to know. Halloween Pet Photo Contest: Post a great picture of animals dressed for Halloween to our site and be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Vet tech vacation: Vet tech appreciation week is over and our contest to send one luck veterinary te...

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Jennifer Jennings, Customer Care Manager 10/19/2011 8:55:00 AM Comments(0)

Wedgewood Pharmacy now compounds Medetomidine HCl.

Wedgewood Pharmacy now compounds Medetomidine HCl. Wedgewood Pharmacy has begun to compound Medetomidine HCl 1 mg/ml Injection Solution, 10ml. Medetomidine HCl is the active ingredient that was contained in the manufactured, FDA-approved drug, Domitor®, which was discontinued by Pfizer Animal Health when that company introduced Dexdomitor® Dexmedetomidine . Because Dexdomitor is on an extended manufacturer’s backorder, some veterinarians have shown an interest in prescribing Mede...

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David Kirk 10/3/2011 2:26:00 PM Comments(0)

Twist-a-Taste is the newest innovative dosage form from Wedgewood Pharmacy

Wedgewood Pharmacy adds Twist-a-Taste to its innovate dosage form free trial page on WedgewoodPetRx.com The innovation has not slowed down here at Wedgewood Pharmacy this year. Helping veterinarians take on compliance issues with very unique animal populations, our research and development team created Wedgewood Pharmacy's seventh new and exclusive dosage form, the Twist-a-Taste flavored oral gel applicator . Twist-a-Taste oral gel applicators contain medicated oral gels, flavored to suit smalle...

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Larry Troch, Director of Compounding Formulations 9/28/2011 9:32:00 AM Comments(0)

Unprecedented drug shortages and upset veterinarians

Upset veterinarians My colleagues and referring veterinarians trying to treat their patients with certain medications are upset. When I speak with them, they ask me questions about these medications like, “What happened to...?,” “Where do I get...?,” “What do you use to treat...?” There are severe and numerous medication shortages right now that appear to be inexplicable, frequent and irritating! To make matters worse, I recently received a message from a drug...

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Michael Brown, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVO 9/26/2011 9:16:00 AM Comments(0)

4 Ways WedgewoodPetRx is making life easier for veterinary practices

The new Order.WedgewoodPetRx.com site has been live since early July and the feedback has been phenomenal! We're hearing veterinarians, technicians and practice managers tell us, "It's the best thing since sliced bread!," and "I found a cheaper, more efficient, and faster compounder. Sorry to my previous pharmacies." We're getting this kind of feedback on the new ordering website because we've built it to do the four main things veterinary professionals need it to do above all else: Backorders a...

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Specialist 9/20/2011 4:16:00 PM Comments(0)

How the landmark decision in US v Francks Labs Inc affects veterinarians

Last week, a landmark decision was made in the case of the United States v. Franck's Labs, Inc. that holds tremendous significance for veterinarians who prescribe compounded medications. In summary, the court ruled: The Food and Drug Administration FDA does not have authority over compounded medications regulated by the individual state Boards of Pharmacy. The FDA cannot use its Compliance Policy Guidelines CPG as the basis for enforcement action. The regulations based on the Animal Medicinal Dr...

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Specialist 9/19/2011 10:02:00 AM Comments(0)

Wedgewood Pharmacy at the 2011 World Feline Veterinary Conference

Wedgewood Pharmacy was pleased to take part in the 2011 World Feline Veterinary Conference hosted by the American Association of Feline Practitioners in Boston this past weekend. Lisa, our marketing coordinator and Jaclyn, our assistant animal health product manager, spoke with dozens of feline veterinarians and learned a lot about the unique challenges faced by these doctors as well as shared good news about innovative dosage options available to them in treating their most difficult-to-medicat...

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Specialist 9/14/2011 2:29:00 PM Comments(0)

6 fresh ways to control your practice expenses

If you’re like most small-business owners trying to improve profitability, you’re looking for ways to increase efficiency and client retention, and decrease the cost of carrying inventory. Here are 6 fresh ways to increase profits by saving time and lowering costs. Reduce inventory – fewer products on your shelves means more money for the practice. Stop carrying items that you haven’t ordered in the past year. Order so that your inventory arrives just before you need it. ...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 9/6/2011 9:37:00 AM Comments(0)

7 Ways to increase client loyalty and retention

After reading the research, watching the trends and considering our own experience in the matter, we've compiled our list of ways to increase client loyalty and retention for your veterinary practice and want to share with you the top 7. Provide information to owners so that they can become active participants in their pets' health. Spend quality time with patients and their owners during office visits. Create a comfortable, welcoming environment. Provide ongoing training for your staff, so they...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 8/29/2011 9:21:00 AM Comments(0)

Oxytetracycline (as HCl)/Polymyxin B 0.5%/10,000u/gm Compounded Ophthalmic Ointment

During the manufacturer's backorder, Wedgewood Pharmacy is compounding Oxytetracycline as HCl /Polymyxin B 0.5%/10,000u/gm Ophthalmic Ointment. Oxytetracycline/Polymyxin B is a broad-spectrum, antibacterial ointment commonly prescribed by veterinarians for a variety of primary and secondary eye infections in dogs and cats. Wedgewood Pharmacy compounds Oxytetracycline/Polymixin B in accordance with USP <797> guidelines for compounding sterile preparations. Jodi Donohue, animal-health produc...

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David Kirk, APR, Fellow PRSA 8/25/2011 7:48:00 AM Comments(0)

Client retention is a lost art

A measure of success for any practice is the ability to retain patients. Even though you believe you’re doing everything you can, it isn’t always easy. There are many reasons pet owners switch practices. There may be reasons you can’t control, such as patient relocation, or reasons you can control, like lack of time or attention during office visits. Whatever the reason, client loyalty and retention are on a decline nationwide. And this trend could be costing your practice. Kno...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 8/22/2011 7:54:00 AM Comments(0)

8 ways to make non-compliance a non-issue

Compliance is a serious issue for veterinarians and pet owners. Many pet owners don’t realize the dangers and consequences of abandoning or interrupting treatment, and most are not aware of other options that could make administering medications more pleasant for them and their pets. Below are the 8 ways in which veterinarians can help make non-compliance a non-issue for their clients and patients. Give pet owners information about the dangers of non-compliance. Give pet owners simple, det...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 8/15/2011 8:54:00 AM Comments(0)

Non-compliance and when pets will not cooperate

Compliance is a serious issue for veterinarians and pet owners. Many pet owners don’t realize the dangers and consequences of abandoning or interrupting treatment, and most are not aware of other options that could make administering medications more pleasant for them and their pets. When they become frustrated with administering medication, they may just decide to take their business elsewhere. When non-compliance results in lost business, it could cost your practice more than you realize...

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Phil Scully, R.Ph. Technical-Services Pharmacist 8/8/2011 8:32:00 AM Comments(0)

When not to prescribe a compounded preparation

Do not specify a compounded preparation when a suitable FDA-approved product is commercially available. Compounding a copy of an available manufactured drug should not be done as a cost-savings measure. It is not appropriate to request a compounded preparation that would violate any existing drug patents, is a new molecule or a vaccine. Additionally, many pharmacists may decline to compound preparations that are dangerous for them or end users to handle. Compounding is only for non-food-producin...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 8/1/2011 8:22:00 AM Comments(0)

What veterinarians should include when writing a prescription for a compounded preparation

Writing a prescription for a compounded preparation is much like writing a prescription for any other medication, and many of the same elements and shorthand apply. Each prescription for a compounded medication must contain: Patient and owner names and the animal species, breed and/or weight Active ingredient: e.g. Cyclosporine Strength: e.g. 2% Dosage form: e.g. Ophthalmic Drops Sig: e.g. 1 GTT OU BID Refills: 2 The veterinarian may make additional specifications such as indicating the vehicle ...

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Phil Scully, R.Ph. Technical-Services Pharmacist 7/25/2011 9:16:00 AM Comments(0)

Veterinarian presents novel thermochemotherapy option for treating equine neoplasia

Considering treatment options for your equine patients with solid tumors, such as sarcoids and squamous cell carcinomas? Adding heat to your existing chemotherapy treatments may produce an increase in favorable results, according to Jeff Phillips, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM. Phillips, the assistant professor of oncology and genetics at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, discussed the characteristics and treatment options of equine sarcoids, squamous cell carcinomas SCC , and melan...

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Manager 7/20/2011 9:36:00 AM Comments(0)

Flavoring is a key component of the compounded pet medication

Flavoring medications is one of the most important choices in specifying a compounded preparation for a patient. Flavors can disguise bad-tasting drugs; this is where the art of compounding meets the science of compounding. Pharmacists use flavor strategically, by complementing the existing flavor of a medicine for example, adding a fruit flavor to a sour-tasting medication , or by masking it altogether with a strong, pleasant taste that overshadows the flavor of the medicine. Some medications u...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 7/18/2011 8:52:00 AM Comments(2)

A glossary of dosage forms available from Wedgewood Pharmacy

Since most veterinarians prescribe compounded medications, common dosage-forms and flavors available from compounding pharmacies are well-known. From creams and ointments, to pastes and powders, from alfalfa to watermelon, there are many options for customizing medications. In response to veterinarians’ needs, we’ve developed a few new options with which you may not be familiar. Here’s a brief review of compounding options. Oral suspensions, gels and solutions Flexible dosing, ...

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Phil Scully, R.Ph. Technical-Services Pharmacist 7/12/2011 2:51:00 PM Comments(0)

The science of compliance: customize dosage-forms and flavors to improve compliance

Compliance is a real issue for far too many veterinarians and pet owners. Many pet owners don’t realize the risks and consequences of abandoning or interrupting treatment, and most are not aware of other options that could make administering medications more pleasant for them and their pets. When they become frustrated with administering medication, they may just decide to take their business elsewhere. When non-compliance results in unhappy clients, it could cost a veterinary practice in ...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 7/6/2011 11:49:00 AM Comments(0)

Top 15 compounded veterinary medications for companion animals and horses

Veterinary compounded medications commonly prescribed for companion animals At Wedgewood Pharmacy, these are the most commonly prescribed compounded medications for use with companion animals. This list does change from time to time depending on current therapy recommendations and manufacturer backorders. Each item below is hyperlinked to a professional monograph or more information about the drug in the Learning Center . Aminopentamide Cisapride Cyclosporine Diethylstilbestrol Methimazole Metro...

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Phil Scully, R.Ph. Technical-Services Pharmacist 6/27/2011 9:43:00 AM Comments(0)

The importance of custom-compounded medications to veterinarians

In a nationwide study we conducted among veterinary practices, 99% said that “having access to compounded preparations from a pharmacy” is very or somewhat important to them. In fact, almost one-half of the practices we surveyed prescribe compounded medications at least once a week. Seven in ten practices prescribe compounded medications at least monthly and nearly two in ten do so every day. The use of custom-compounded medication is woven into the weekly activities of most veterina...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., Technical-Services Pharmacist 6/20/2011 2:21:00 PM Comments(0)

The three times veterinarians turn to compounded medications

There are three typical situations that would result in a veterinarian needing to turn to a compounded medication for their patients. When the best therapy for a patient is not commercially available Drugs can become unavailable for any number of reasons. The most common factors are manufacturer backorders, recalls and discontinuations for reasons other than safety . Frequently, and at an increasingly regular pace, a pharmaceutical manufacturer may temporarily halt production. Manufacturers can ...

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Phil Scully, Technical-Services Pharmacist 6/15/2011 9:31:00 AM Comments(0)

Can't find Temaril P®?

During the manufacturer's backorder, Wedgewood Pharmacy is custom-compounding Trimeprazine as Tartrate /Prednisolone 5mg/2mg Tiny Tabs ®. Tiny Tabs are a small tablet measuring just 6.25mm in diameter. This medication is being compounded during Pfizer Animal Health's backorder of Temaril P®. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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Dan Rowan 5/26/2011 1:28:00 PM Comments(5)

Glycopyrrolate 0.2mg/ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Glycopyrrolate 0.2mg/ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 3/18/2011 10:24:00 AM Comments(0)

Thiamine HCl 500mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Thiamine HCl 500mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 3/15/2011 12:40:00 PM Comments(0)

Gentamicin 100mg/ml 250ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Gentamicin 100mg/ml 250ml Injection Solution . Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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Jodi Donohue, Animal Health Product Manager 2/23/2011 2:49:00 PM Comments(0)

Gentamicin 100mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Gentamicin 100mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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Jodi Donohue, Animal Health Product Manager 2/16/2011 12:12:00 PM Comments(0)

NAVC Day 5

Day 5 of the North American Veterinary Conference. This was our last day of exhibiting and we continued to enjoy speaking with everyone about Wedgewood! But there was another exciting part of our trip that we had been waiting for all week. We finally had the chance to attend some of the sessions! So after the exhibit ended and we finished with packing everything up we were off to learn something new! I always enjoy learning something new that I can really apply to my life. I mean random factoids...

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Krystal, Research Account Specialist 2/2/2011 2:05:00 PM Comments(0)

NAVC Day 2-4

Day 2-4 of the North American Veterinary Conference. It begins! At 9:30 AM the doors open and in flocks the Veterinary World. Everyone who is anyone is here and we are excited to meet them all! We spend the next three days talking about Wedgewood Pharmacy. Who we are…what we do…and how we do it. For those of you who are seasoned customers this information is well known, but for any newbies out there who may have stumbled onto this blog the answers are…We are one of the largest ...

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Krystal, Research Account Specialist 2/1/2011 1:57:00 PM Comments(0)

NAVC Day 1

Day 1 of the North American Veterinary Conference We were off! Without even a backwards glance at the snowy winter of NJ, we left Wedgewood Pharmacy and flew to sunny Orlando, FL for the 2011 North American Veterinary Conference NAVC . This was my first conference and yes, as anyone would be, I was a little nervous. But being a people person and the outgoing type I was also really excited for our exhibit and for the chance to meet our customers face to face and tell people about the cool ways We...

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Krystal, Research Account Specialist 2/1/2011 11:25:00 AM Comments(0)

World Veterinary Year 2011

I just read the article on DVM360.com titled Veterinarians in U.S. Congress want to honor 2011 as World Veterinary Year . As someone who works in the animal health industry and has gained understanding of the importance of advancements in veterinary medicine as they relate to all of us, this is very exciting news!Read the full article now at http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/679592 .

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Phillip Barnes, Social Media Manager 12/14/2010 12:31:00 PM Comments(0)

Phenylbutazone 20% Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Phenylbutazone 20% Injection Solution . Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:39:00 AM Comments(0)

Methocarbamol 100mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Methocarbamol 100mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution . Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:32:00 AM Comments(0)

Guaifenesin 50mg/ml 500ml, 100ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Guaifenesin 50mg/ml 500ml, 100ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:28:00 AM Comments(0)

Doxorubicin 2mg/ml 25ml Injection Solution available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Doxorubicin 2mg/ml 25ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:21:00 AM Comments(0)

Cyclosporine 0.2% Ophthalmic Ointment available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Cyclosporine 0.2% Ophthalmic Ointment. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:13:00 AM Comments(0)

Chloramphenicol 1% Ophthalmic Ointment available during backorder.

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Chloramphenicol 1% Ophthalmic Ointment. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 10:06:00 AM Comments(0)

Can't find Centrine® 0.5mg/ml injection solution?

During the manufacturer’s backorder of Centrine® 0.5mg/ml injection solution, Wedgewood Pharmacy is custom-compounding Aminopentamide Hydrogen Sulfate 0.5mg/ml injection solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 9:34:00 AM Comments(0)

Amikacin (as Sulphate) 250/mg/ml Injection Solution

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Amikacin as Sulphate 250/mg/ml Injection Solution. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/13/2010 9:15:00 AM Comments(0)

Phenylbutazone 20% Injection Available During Backorder

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Phenylbutazone 20%, 200mg/ml 100ml Injection Solution. For details and information about other Phenylbutasone dosage-forms we have available, visit here . Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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David Kirk 12/8/2010 5:58:00 PM Comments(0)

Doxorubicin 2mg/ml 25ml Injection Solution available during backorder

During the manufacturer's backorder, we are compounding Doxorubicin 2mg/ml 25 ml Injection Solution. We also have available pre-filled injections in 16mg, 26mg, 30mg and 40mg. Call 800.331.8272 for more information and pricing.

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Dan Rowan 11/11/2010 1:46:00 PM Comments(0)

Wedgewood Pharmacy’s DEA registration to dispense controlled substances is restored

Wedgewood Pharmacy and the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration DEA have agreed to settle an eight-year dispute over the interpretation of certain DEA regulations that had prevented the company from receiving, storing and dispensing controlled substances since a 2003 move to a new pharmacy location. Read news release: Wedgewood Pharmacy’s DEA registration to dispense controlled substances is restored

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Dan Rowan 5/25/2010 1:58:00 PM Comments(0)

Healthcare-reform legislation aims to change regulation of the compounding pharmacy profession

Healthcare-reform legislation aims to change regulation of the compounding pharmacy profession; would limit access to custom-compounded medicines in human and animal health. Language included in the physician’s “sunshine” provisions of the recent healthcare insurance reform bill H.R.4872 includes the practice of pharmacy compounding under the definition of “manufacturing” and could subject the practice to an entirely new regulatory administration. Click here to take...

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Dan Rowan 3/25/2010 2:14:00 PM Comments(0)

Delivering a Preferred Customer Experience

Last week I attended a great seminar entitled, “Delivering a Preferred Customer Experience.” I left with 3 key insights that I thought would be worth sharing with business and practice managers: It is critical to understand what drives customer loyalty in your business. In the past we focused on “touchpoints,” which is how effective we are across interactions like customer service, our web site, or the delivery and packaging of the prescription. According to the Corporate...

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Marcy Kelly, VP of Sales and Marketing 3/9/2010 3:40:00 PM Comments(0)

Another great meeting for the MWVOS

I recently returned from the Midwest Veterinary Ophthalmology Society meeting in Asheville, NC. I’ve attended this meeting as an exhibitor for about 10 years now and it is one of my favorites. It’s a small, informal meeting where veterinary ophthalmologists meet to present interesting or perplexing case studies with lively discussion following each presentation. The exhibitors are included in discussions and activities, such as a trip to the Biltmore Estate and a Saturday evening din...

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Renee Lupo, R.Ph. 2/12/2010 3:18:00 PM Comments(0)

NAVC 2010 in Orlando, FL

Last month I went to the North American Veterinary Conference in Orlando – what a great show! It was my third time attending, and I think this year was the best so far. I rarely get a chance to talk to our customers, so I was excited to meet the veterinarians, technicians, office managers and office personnel who call Wedgewood for their compounded medications. Face-to-face conversations are the best way for me to find out what medications veterinary practices need that they can’t fi...

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Jodi Donohue, Veterinary Health Product Manager 2/12/2010 11:11:00 AM Comments(0)

Wedgewood Executive Appointed to IACP Board

Lucy Malmberg, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., executive vice president and corporate secretary/treasurer of Wedgewood Pharmacy, has been elected to the board of directors of the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists IACP for a three-year term that began January 1. She will represent the organization’s members in 12 states from Maine to Washington DC. IACP is an association that represents more than 2,000 pharmacists and technicians who focus on the specialty practice of pharmacy c...

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Heather Flitcraft, Communications Specialist 1/12/2010 2:04:00 PM Comments(0)

Wedgewood Pharmacy Introduces Tiny Tabs for Megestrol Acetate, Famciclovir

In response to requests from veterinarians, Wedgewood Pharmacy is now compounding Tiny Tabs™ in Megestrol Acetate 5mg and Famciclovir 31.25mg. Megestrol Acetate is commonly prescribed by veterinarians for behavioral- and dermatological-related conditions in felines, while Famciclovir is often prescribed for Feline Herpes FHV-1 infections. Neither Megestrol Acetate nor Famciclovir are commercially available in veterinary health, so veterinarians often cut the human-health tablets into quart...

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Heather Flitcraft, Communications Specialist 1/10/2010 1:34:00 PM Comments(0)