Where to get Drontal?

Hi - I have five outdoor cats and they get worms at least once a year and the vet has always prescribed Drontal. I found out I can order it online from Chewy, but my local vet won't send in the prescription (not surprised since Chewy charges $4.25 for one table and the vet charges $48!) so I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on an easier way to get it.

Thanks!

 

They don't have to send the perscription.. Chewy will contact the vet directly for prescriptions. Vet just has to confirm it.

 

Vet won't confirm it, I got a message from Chewy and when I called the vet they said they don't work with the online pharmacies

 

That's nonsense. Does that mean he's making you get the ProZinc from him too? How much is he charging for that? It might be cheaper long term to go to a different vet.

 

That vet's running a protection racket!

What are the laws in your state with respect to prescribing of treatments for companion animals? If my memory serves, in the UK a client is not obliged to buy prescribed meds from their own vet. Instead, the vet is required by law to issue a written prescription if the client requests one.

(@Diana&Tom, @Elizabeth and Bertie - am I remembering this correctly?)


Mogs
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Called the vet and they finally agreed they would write out a prescription I could pick up but then I'd have to mail it to Chewy. And it would take a few days to have the RX written. Just ridiculous. I live in a very rural area and over the past five years I've taken the 5 barn cats here to all three vets in the area and I've had issues with each, and the current vet was the least problematic (until now) so going someplace else isn't an option. I did find a full bottle of Drontal on Amazon for $219 but I don't really need that much and I always worry about counterfeits with Amazon.

 

For info, here is listing of states and if they have statutes concerning writing prescription for meds. SOme have them and some do not. Some say the vet MAY write one while other require the vet to write one if asted. Some address if the vet can/can't charge for a written script.
https://www.avma.org/advocacy/state-local-issues/veterinary-prescription-orders

 

Glad you've managed to secure the Rx. Just wish they weren't making it such a painful process for you, Nancy.


Mogs
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Actually I'm not getting the hard copy RX, it's not convenient at all and I'm still trying to find another way to buy.

 

Is this treatment for tapeworms? if so get this instead https://www.chewy.com/bayer-tapeworm-cat-de-wormer/dp/139677. It has the same active ingredient. I have used it for years with my cats. You do not need a prescription for it.

 

I’m not sure about this, Mogs, sorry - Eliz will know. Your thoughts sound right though.