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Topic: Someone mentioned veterinary source for Bicillin LA???

pippy
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 6005

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This is a strange question, but there was a person on here a while back who said they got Bicillin L-A from vet source???

I looked into it and it looks exactly the same as regular Bicillin LA, only much much less expensive.
I will talk to my vet about it as well...just wondering as I can't afford it and am looking into other ways of getting it!
Thanks so much!

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tickedntx
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Member # 5660

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Are you certain that it is the same formulation, strength, and dose as the drug administered to humans?

[This message has been edited by tickedntx (edited 05 June 2005).]

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pippy
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Member # 6005

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Not certain. There also may be formaldehyde added...its just a thought right now. Someone told me about a source that seems exactly the same but I have reservations. There is a website about giving elephants bacillin L-A.

I could go for an elephant shot!

Is there a needymeds program from the drug company?
I didn't see it when I looked into it on needymeds.
Anyone know?
thanks!

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tickedntx
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Member # 5660

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This site, which has received glowing press reviews for their assistance program, lists Bicillin.
http://www.freemedicineprogram.com/available_medicine/b

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StinkBug
Member
Member # 5191

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Bicillin-L-A is a brand name made by King Pharmaceuticals http://www.kingpharm.com/ndc.asp

Many human drugs are used by the veterinary community and are identical. Especially if it's a product that is still under patent and is a brand name, it will be the same thing.

There isn't enough money in the veterinary field of medicine for drug companies to make all products available to meet USDA needs - just isn't the market for it. However, FDA standards for human drugs (that are also used by vets) are set with human use standards.

In my household, we use a few medications, prescribed by my vet, that are originally for human needs but we adapt them for the animal.

Your mileage may vary.
Hope this is helpful. Any pharmacist can help determine the authenticity of a prescription medications, too, whether they are a veterinary or human pharmacist.
Be well, StinkBug

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Annxyz
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Member # 9097

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Bump for those seeking this info

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bejoy
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Member # 11129

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Here's a link to a previous post on this. I hope it helps:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=064126#000002

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bejoy!

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