Discontinued: Manufactured Procainamide

King Pharmaceuticals, the only remaining manufacturer of hydrochloride oral formulations (Procanbid) has stopped production for non-safety reasons, joining Bristol-Myers Squibb (Pronestyl) and Teva (generics), which discontinued their versions in 2006.

Wedgewood compounds procainamide in capsule and suspension forms:

Backordered: Panmycin Aquadrops^® 

Are you having difficulty finding Panmycin Aquadrops^®?  Wedgewood compounds a tetracycline 100mg/ml suspension, 30ml.  Custom strengths, sizes and flavors also are available.

Special Price in April: Trilostane Gourmeds

Featured Monograph: Trilostane For Veterinary Use

By Barbara Forney VMD
Trilostane is a competitive inhibitor of the enzyme 3-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. It works at the level of the adrenal gland to block the normal steroidogenisis pathway of pregnenolone to progesterone to cortisol, aldosterone, and androstenedione. Read the monograph >>

Mailbox: Added Months to Nunez's Life

Dear Staff @ Wedgewood Pharmacy:

I have a 20 year-old cat, "Nunez," with hyperthyroidism. He has been on methimazole for over a year, and would miss so many doses because he would run and hide when he saw me. (He was on the tablet form — very bitter to his taste.)  His health was deteriorating because I could only manage to catch/dose him 1 or 2 times a week.

On the recommendation of my niece, whose cat (Fifi) was also hyperthryoid and whose vet ordered the fish-flavored compounded liquid-methimazole from you, I asked my vet for the same type of medication. My cat does not run and hide anymore; he can tolerate the flavoring/medication.  He resumes purring immediately after being dosed. 

Thank you for your product; you have probably added months to his life.

Sincerely,
Paula Scott

 

From the Field: Cecilia and Gourmeds™ 

To thank Dr. Albright for sharing her story, we've made a $100 donation in her name to The Humane League of Lancaster County. Do you have a story about the use of compounded medications in your practice?  If we publish your In The Field story in an upcoming edition, we'll donate $100 in your name to an animal-related non-profit you designate.  Call Amy Shane at 1.800.331.8272 ext.1330 or send an E-mail.

In the News: 10-year-old is the New Doggie Howser

Courtney Oliver, 10, just completed her college degree to be a veterinary assistant. "I just thought, 'I might as well get my dreams early,' " she said.  Though she graduated just a few weeks ago, she already has scrubbed in on several surgeries at South Bay Veterinary Hospital in Olympia, Washington — with her mother standing by as required by law. More from The Olympian and video from ABC News >>

News and Notes: Most Popular January News Items

Did you miss your January newsletter?  If so, you may also be interested in these popular items from that issue:

• New Automated Phone System Speeds Ordering
• Two More Time-Saving Ways to Order
• Start the New Year with Our Exclusive New Refresh™ Exchange Program 

iPhone Winner: Dr. Chris Laskin

Congratulations!  Dr. Chris Laskin, Shaker Animal Clinic, Shaker Heights OH is the winner of the iPhone sweepstakes at the North American Veterinary Conference.