My vet gives monthly scripts. Can I get longer pet medication refills?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! In the US we do not charge to write prescriptions (as far as I know). The laws in the UK must be different. Robenacoxib are prescription so there is no way to get the drug with out your Vet approving the prescription, My suggestion is to ask for a larger supply, 3 months or more with refills. That way you do not have to pay the prescription fee that often. I hope this helps and have a great day!

Yes, veterinarians can refuse to refill prescriptions. I realize that this can be frustrating, but some medications can have side effects or cause organ damage, requiring regular monitoring, often in the form of blood tests. Epiphen (phenobarbital), for example, can greatly impact the liver and the levels of medication within the bloodstream must be monitored to assure that the medication stays at a safe and effective therapeutic level. In the US, we also must have examined a pet within the past 12 months in order to legally prescribe any medication - including some flea and tick preventions. I don't know what regulations may exist in the UK. It may be worth another call to your vet to determine the reasons behind the refusal to refill the medication. I hope this helps to clarify the situation and that everything gets worked out for Buckley!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sidney. You can call other veterinarians in your area to see if they will write him a prescription. You may find someone willing to do it, but the majority of veterinarians will require an examination on the patient by their hospital in the past year. Another option is to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian for a date in the future. In this case, she may be able to provide you with a prescription for the food for a month or so until your appointment. I hope this information helps!

This depends on the individual practice policy but most clinics will write a prescription for an ongoing condition which they have diagnosed. Regular check ups are required for them to monitor the correct dosage and any possible side effects also and this will be a condition of repeat scripts in many clinics

Yes, legally the vet is allowed to do this. Prescription medications require an exam, even if the cat has been on the medication long term. Typically long term medications require a yearly exam, but a vet may request exams more often depending in the medication. You absolutely cannot get steroids anywhere but a vet, and if Roxy needs a refill, you need to find a way to afford the exam and the meds. There is no other option. I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends. Also check out the links below for help. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web http://canada.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pet-financing-options-1264/ http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/

Unfortunately no. There must be some reason they aren't supplying it. Either an exam or labs are due. If that is up to date, and you have a good client/veterinarian relationship, they should give it to you if you ask.

If you live near a Petco that has a full service hospital then yes, you could talk to the vet about refilling your cat’s prescription. If your Petco has a Vetco vaccine clinic then the vet performs vaccines and routine preventative care only and would not be able to authorize refills. Based on the zip code you provided it doesn’t look like there is a full service hospital near you: https://stores.petco.com/vet-services?q=Rothschild,%20WI,%20USA