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Putting an End to Veterinarians Prescribing Pills for Profit
Why Are Pet Medications So Expensive In Ontario?
Why Are Pet Medications So Expensive In Ontario?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors are attempting to maintain veterinarian offices as the sole source of pet medications, not informing consumers of choice and the option of paying less for pet drugs.
As a result, most people believe veterinarian's offices are the only place to buy drugs for their pets - they aren't. You can get a veterinary prescription and have it dispensed at a pharmacy or a site like PetsDrugMart.ca. Pet medications are 20-98% less expensive through PetsDrugMart.ca than from the vet's office. We want to keep pet medications accessible, less expensive, and readily available.
Bring Ethical Practices Back to Veteranary Care
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Is Anyone Doing Anything About This?
Is Anyone Doing Anything About This?
Yes! Wendy Chui, the pharmacist who owns PetsDrugMart.ca, has launched a complaint under the Competition Act regarding the pharmaceutical companies and their distributors, who want to squash competition and maintain high prices for pet medications. And as a result, consumers have very few choices - and end up paying more at the vet's office. Pets and pet-lovers deserve options, transparency, and the ability to source lower-cost pet medications to care for their animals.
Yes! Wendy Chui, the pharmacist who owns PetsDrugMart.ca, has launched a complaint under the Competition Act regarding the pharmaceutical companies and their distributors, who want to squash competition and maintain high prices for pet medications. And as a result, consumers have very few choices - and end up paying more at the vet's office. Pets and pet-lovers deserve options, transparency, and the ability to source lower-cost pet medications to care for their animals.
Together We Can Create Change for the Better
Can I Help?
Can I Help?
Yes - voice your concern and advocate for lower costs and fair competition in pet medication! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is reviewing the Ontario Veterinary Act regulations and have opened a consultation period. Tell them that we deserve choice. Use the form below to tell OMAFRA and the CVO that Wendy and PetsDrugMart.ca, and businesses like this, offer a valuable service to our communities and should be able to continue operating.
Yes - voice your concern and advocate for lower costs and fair competition in pet medication! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is reviewing the Ontario Veterinary Act regulations and have opened a consultation period. Tell them that we deserve choice. Use the form below to tell OMAFRA and the CVO that Wendy and PetsDrugMart.ca, and businesses like this, offer a valuable service to our communities and should be able to continue operating.
Why Could I Only Get Prescriptions From The Vet?
Why Could I Only Get Prescriptions From The Vet?
Under the Veterinarians Act and College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO) regulations, a veterinarian licensed by the College is authorized to prescribe and dispense pet drugs. Most Veterinarians prescribe and dispense the drugs themselves, but the CVO also indicates that: "Once the client is provided with a prescription, it is left to them to decide where they will have the prescription filled." It should be your right to choose where you want to dispense the prescription medications, and your vet should inform you of where it's possible to do that.
Are Veterinarians Restricted By The College Policy From Charging A Fee For Writing A Prescription?
Are Veterinarians Restricted By The College Policy From Charging A Fee For Writing A Prescription?
Veterinarians can legally charge a reasonable price for writing a prescription, and every vet office may charge differently. The issue is that pharmacies like PetsDrugMart.ca need access to pet medications to be able to fulfill a prescription - this is where we challenge the CVO policy that prevents or strongly discourages vets from selling and supplying pet medications to pharmacies, unless in periods of shortages or crisis.
If I'm Outside Ontario, Is There Anything I Can Do?
If I'm Outside Ontario, Is There Anything I Can Do?
Yes! You are welcome to sign the petition and participate in our email action, but for now all of the recipients of our email campaign and petition are members of the Veterinary College of Ontario or the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. Based on the progress of this action, we may need to file a claim to the federal government and expand our efforts. We will do our best to keep you in the loop! Please subscribe to our mailing list or send an email to info@petsdrugmart.ca to receive our updates.
If I Have A Respective MP, Can I Contact Them And Does It Help?
If I Have A Respective MP, Can I Contact Them And Does It Help?
Yes, please. Contacting your MP about this issue helps very much. We also encourage you to submit a contact form through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affiars website at http://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/contact.html, as they have opened a consultation period on veterinary regulations.
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