Doses manufactured for people rarely fit an animal, and most pets won't take a bitter tablet. Veterinarians order compounded medications as flavored suspensions, small capsules or transdermal creams applied to the ear. The pharmacy does compounding for these prescriptions at our Lancaster store, ready in 1 to 2 business days with free shipping anywhere in Ohio.
What we compound
- MethimazoleCream (mg/0.1 mL) or oral suspension
- PimobendanCapsule or oral suspension
- TrilostaneCapsule
- BuspironeCream (mg/0.1 mL)
- Antibiotic suspensionsAzithromycin, doxycycline, enrofloxacin
- Cisapride and tylosinCapsule or oral suspension
How ordering works
- Your prescriber sends the prescription. E-prescribe, fax or phone it to the Lancaster store.
- We confirm the price. Simple cash pricing, billed to the patient or the office. Nothing is prepared until you say yes.
- We compound and check it. Ready 1 to 2 business days after the prescription arrives. A pharmacist checks every preparation before it leaves.
- Pick up, free local delivery, or free shipping anywhere in Ohio. Refills work the same way: call us or use the Refill button.
Billing. We bill the patient or your office (cash pay). Typical cash price: #30 $49.99, #60 $79.99, #90 $119.99 (mL or capsules); prices can vary by formula. Pimobendan 10 mg and below: typical $79.99 for #60.
How prescribers use these ingredients
- Methimazole: Supports thyroid control in hyperthyroid cats; the cream avoids pilling.
- Pimobendan: Supports heart function in dogs with congestive heart failure.
- Trilostane: Supports cortisol control in dogs with Cushing's disease.
- Buspirone: Anti-anxiety medicine used to support behavior plans.
- Azithromycin, doxycycline, enrofloxacin, tylosin: Antibiotics for bacterial infections; liquids support accurate dosing for small patients.
- Cisapride: Supports gut motility, commonly in cats with constipation.
Notes describe common reasons prescribers choose each ingredient; some uses are off-label. They are not claims about our compounded preparations, which are not FDA-approved and whose safety and effectiveness have not been evaluated by FDA. Therapy decisions are the prescriber's.
For prescribers
Mark the compounds on our Veterinary order form or write your own formula, then e-prescribe to Medicine Shoppe #1018 or fax the form to (740) 653-8265. The prescriber guide covers the details, and the order forms are available to verified prescribers.
Questions we hear a lot
Can you flavor my cat's medication?
Yes. Fish, chicken and liver are the usual favorites for cats; dogs often prefer beef or chicken.
Can my vet call it in?
Yes. Veterinarians can phone, fax or e-prescribe to the Lancaster store.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or effectiveness. They are prepared for an individual patient on the order of a licensed prescriber. Nothing on this page is medical advice; ask your prescriber or pharmacist about any medication questions.