From DVM NEWSMAGAZINE on Sep 17, 2009
Washington -- "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent an open letter to veterinarians Sept. 11, announcing the approval of a new drug to treat Cushing’s disease and warning against continued importation or compounding of its active ingredient.
Vetoryl, distributed by Dechra, recently was approved by the FDA to treat pituitary-dependent and adrenal-dependent hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s disease) in dogs. It is the only FDA-approved animal drug containing trilostane as its active ingredient, notes the FDA.
The agency adds that, now that Vetoryl is approved for use and available to veterinarians, they should cease imports of trilostane and refrain from compounding it.
“In prescribing FDA-approved Vetoryl to treat Cushing’s disease, you are providing your clients and their dogs with the only trilostane product that has demonstrated safety and effectiveness in dogs and whose manufacturing process met FDA standards for quality, purity, and potency,” the letter states.
In cases where specific patients require greater strengths of trilostane than Vetoryl offers, FDA says it can be legally compounded, but only using FDA-approved Vetoryl as the starting material."
February 13, 2009: VetCentric Partners with Dechra Veterinary Products. Home delivery of Dechra's full product line, including VETORYL(R) Capsules, now available. Learn more >>
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Q&A: Help pet owners navigate the Web
How can we teach clients to determine what Internet information is reliable?
Sep 1, 2009
VETERINARY ECONOMICS
"The Internet is full of information, both good and bad, says Dr. Christine Merle, MBA, CVPM, a consultant with Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group and the executive director of VetPartners. To help clients find the good stuff, start by providing them with a list of reputable online destinations, such as your practice's site and those of veterinary schools, professional associations, products you recommend, and other noncommercial or breed-specific pet health sites. To help clients evaluate a site on their own, teach them to look for signs that indicate credibility, like the author's name and credentials, scientific facts that support the information presented, and information based on more than one person's experience.
When clients present you with information they found on the Internet, ask them to forward the link or send you a printed copy. You can then evaluate their findings and go through the information on the phone or at the next visit."
VetCentric agrees! Discover why more than 7,000 veterinary practices trust VetCentric as their home delivery partner. Learn more >>
Sep 1, 2009
VETERINARY ECONOMICS
"The Internet is full of information, both good and bad, says Dr. Christine Merle, MBA, CVPM, a consultant with Brakke Veterinary Practice Management Group and the executive director of VetPartners. To help clients find the good stuff, start by providing them with a list of reputable online destinations, such as your practice's site and those of veterinary schools, professional associations, products you recommend, and other noncommercial or breed-specific pet health sites. To help clients evaluate a site on their own, teach them to look for signs that indicate credibility, like the author's name and credentials, scientific facts that support the information presented, and information based on more than one person's experience.
When clients present you with information they found on the Internet, ask them to forward the link or send you a printed copy. You can then evaluate their findings and go through the information on the phone or at the next visit."
VetCentric agrees! Discover why more than 7,000 veterinary practices trust VetCentric as their home delivery partner. Learn more >>
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Stay Competitive
Don't let online-only pharmacies take your business
Partnering with VetCentric gives you access to cutting edge technologies like a fully-customizable online store, online ePrescribing tools, and compliance programs like AutoRefill and dosage/refill reminders.
Our online store provides your clients with the convenience of online shopping by adding a store stocked with a huge selection of products that you chose and approve. If you don’t have a web site, we’ll even give you a FREE single-page web site that includes a link to your online store.
A recent article in FIRSTLINE from August 29, 2009, stated, “Feeling the squeeze of the slow economy? Are you doing everything you can to combat a business downturn? If your practice's Web site isn't set up for product and pharmaceutical sales, you might not be maximizing potential income or offering your clients top-notch service. High profile online companies specializing in such sales pose a real threat to your business. If your clients are comfortable and happy shopping online, why not adapt and keep their spending in-house?”
We agree! We are: Your Pharmacy. Home Delivered. Learn more >>
Partnering with VetCentric gives you access to cutting edge technologies like a fully-customizable online store, online ePrescribing tools, and compliance programs like AutoRefill and dosage/refill reminders.
Our online store provides your clients with the convenience of online shopping by adding a store stocked with a huge selection of products that you chose and approve. If you don’t have a web site, we’ll even give you a FREE single-page web site that includes a link to your online store.
A recent article in FIRSTLINE from August 29, 2009, stated, “Feeling the squeeze of the slow economy? Are you doing everything you can to combat a business downturn? If your practice's Web site isn't set up for product and pharmaceutical sales, you might not be maximizing potential income or offering your clients top-notch service. High profile online companies specializing in such sales pose a real threat to your business. If your clients are comfortable and happy shopping online, why not adapt and keep their spending in-house?”
We agree! We are: Your Pharmacy. Home Delivered. Learn more >>
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
VETCENTRIC ANNOUNCES FREE SHIPPING WITH NO MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT
Pet owners save money while increasing compliance
Media Contact:
Len Ostroff
Chief Marketing Officer
866-838-2368
lostroff@vetcentric.com
GLEN BURNIE, MD (September 1, 2009) - VetCentric, Inc., the nation's largest veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and prescription and therapeutic diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary practices, today announced a new free shipping offer that saves pet owners money while increasing compliance.
VetCentric is offering all customers free shipping with no minimum order size when pet owners enroll in its AutoRefill service. AutoRefill is convenient, reliable and proven to dramatically increase compliance. With AutoRefill, all prescription refills are automatically shipped to the pet owner’s home when needed, so they never have to worry about missing a dose. Shipping is free for the original fill as well as all refills, making shipping free for the life of the prescription.
This unique offer is designed to link compliance with savings and provides pet owners with a terrific value. Improving pet owner compliance in support of their veterinarian’s treatment regimen has been proven to keep pets healthier, making for happier owners and more successful clinics.
A recent survey of pet owners from across the U.S. conducted by VetCentric showed that 87% of pet owners felt, “it is important to have automatic refills of their pet's medications so they do not have to worry about missing a dose.” Vetcentric’s new free shipping offer is another way the company helps pet owners adhere to their veterinarian's prescribed treatment regimen.
“This offer showcases VetCentric’s steadfast commitment to animal health. A 2009 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study revealed that, ‘70% of [veterinarians] say that client compliance has fallen because of the recession.’ VetCentric's commitment to the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship is the keystone of our business, and subsidizing shipping costs illustrates our dedication to increasing compliance,” said Ted Root, President and CEO of VetCentric.
About VetCentric
VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications and diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary clinics. Its comprehensive suite of services provides clinics with an online store that allows customized product selection and pricing, home delivery and client communication services. VetCentric firmly supports the Veterinarian-Client-Patient relationship in all its business practices, allowing veterinarians to stay at the center of their patients’ care while improving service, encouraging compliance and decreasing clinic operating costs.
In the past 10 years, VetCentric has partnered with more than 9,000 veterinary clinics to fill in excess of 2 million orders for nearly 500,000 pet owners. Its pharmacy complies with the licensing and inspection requirements of all states in which it does business. For more information, please visit www.vetcentric.com.
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Media Contact:
Len Ostroff
Chief Marketing Officer
866-838-2368
lostroff@vetcentric.com
GLEN BURNIE, MD (September 1, 2009) - VetCentric, Inc., the nation's largest veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications, and prescription and therapeutic diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary practices, today announced a new free shipping offer that saves pet owners money while increasing compliance.
VetCentric is offering all customers free shipping with no minimum order size when pet owners enroll in its AutoRefill service. AutoRefill is convenient, reliable and proven to dramatically increase compliance. With AutoRefill, all prescription refills are automatically shipped to the pet owner’s home when needed, so they never have to worry about missing a dose. Shipping is free for the original fill as well as all refills, making shipping free for the life of the prescription.
This unique offer is designed to link compliance with savings and provides pet owners with a terrific value. Improving pet owner compliance in support of their veterinarian’s treatment regimen has been proven to keep pets healthier, making for happier owners and more successful clinics.
A recent survey of pet owners from across the U.S. conducted by VetCentric showed that 87% of pet owners felt, “it is important to have automatic refills of their pet's medications so they do not have to worry about missing a dose.” Vetcentric’s new free shipping offer is another way the company helps pet owners adhere to their veterinarian's prescribed treatment regimen.
“This offer showcases VetCentric’s steadfast commitment to animal health. A 2009 Veterinary Economics State of the Industry Study revealed that, ‘70% of [veterinarians] say that client compliance has fallen because of the recession.’ VetCentric's commitment to the Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship is the keystone of our business, and subsidizing shipping costs illustrates our dedication to increasing compliance,” said Ted Root, President and CEO of VetCentric.
About VetCentric
VetCentric, Inc., a privately-held company headquartered in the Baltimore-Washington area, is the only national veterinary-focused pharmacy offering home delivery of FDA- and EPA-approved pharmaceuticals, compounded medications and diets to pet owners on behalf of veterinary clinics. Its comprehensive suite of services provides clinics with an online store that allows customized product selection and pricing, home delivery and client communication services. VetCentric firmly supports the Veterinarian-Client-Patient relationship in all its business practices, allowing veterinarians to stay at the center of their patients’ care while improving service, encouraging compliance and decreasing clinic operating costs.
In the past 10 years, VetCentric has partnered with more than 9,000 veterinary clinics to fill in excess of 2 million orders for nearly 500,000 pet owners. Its pharmacy complies with the licensing and inspection requirements of all states in which it does business. For more information, please visit www.vetcentric.com.
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