Buprenorphine oral liquid (cost & where to get)

[syzygycat]

My local vet is charging $350 for a 7 day supply of 0.05ml (lowest dose) buprenorphine.

That doesn't sound right. I take sublingual bup for my back pain, pay out if pocket. It's very cheap (30x8mg sublingual tabs $24) I can't imagine the price thet charge for cats is normal is it?

I have a script for my kitty (obviously) but since it's an opiod (I guess) chewy doesn't have it so where can I even get it from besides from my over priced vet.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Wow. What type does your cat get - oral suspension or injection (2 different ones under this umbrella)

Feeby gets the oral suspension, at the 0.6mg/ml strength (there is another at 0.3mg/ml), and the dose can be at (0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 mg/kg, all configured based on her weight to result in a single dose of 0.1 ml. The vet even prepares it in individual oral syringe doses, and I only pay $45 for 28 doses. Your location is one reason for the higher cost compared to Central FL, I suspect. But the type, strength, and dosage will also affect the price.

You might look for vet pharmacies like Wedgewood, but they are generally not cheap either. I do know Wedgewood carries bupe.The only other thing I know to do would be to call around to other vets and ask what they charge and if they would accept a script from outside their practice - not good odds, but it can't hurt to try.

 

[GoldyCat]

Do you have a local pharmacy that compounds meds in liquid for pets? You could call and ask about prices, then either take you prescription in or have your vet call the prescription in for you.

I used to get compounded meds mailed to me, but that was years ago and I can't remember the name of the pharmacy.

 

[fionasmom]

Chewy doesn't, but Wedgewood, Akina, and PetPlus appear to have it. I can only vouch for the service from Wedgewood, but don't know the price or any other restrictions with these pharmacies as it is a Class III drug.

Buprenorphine Oral Solution
Buprenorphine Oral Solution 0.6mg/ml 10ml Bottle for Animals - Akina | Akina Animal Health
https://www.petplus.com/products/buprenex/24803

ETA: I believe that with an online pharmacy, it has to be legal to ship into your state.

 

[syzygycat]

Wow. What type does your cat get - oral suspension or injection (2 different ones under this umbrella)

Feeby gets the oral suspension, at the 0.6mg/ml strength (there is another at 0.3mg/ml), and the dose can be at (0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 mg/kg, all configured based on her weight to result in a single dose of 0.1 ml. The vet even prepares it in individual oral syringe doses, and I only pay $45 for 28 doses. Your location is one reason for the higher cost compared to Central FL, I suspect. But the type, strength, and dosage will also affect the price.

You might look for vet pharmacies like Wedgewood, but they are generally not cheap either. I do know Wedgewood carries bupe.The only other thing I know to do would be to

This was the cheaper of the 2 options but I don't know what the other was. He's 12.5lbs I just got 2 doses from the local vet hospital in case he needs it sooner than I find a different pharmacy. It has 0.5ml in it.

He has an NSAID but that can't be mixed with Prednisone.

I'll check much it is from the oncology hospital monday. If it's also bonkers. I'll start calling around.

 

[syzygycat]

Wow. What type does your cat get - oral suspension or injection (2 different ones under this umbrella)

Feeby gets the oral suspension, at the 0.6mg/ml strength (there is another at 0.3mg/ml), and the dose can be at (0.1, 0.2, or 0.3 mg/kg, all configured based on her weight to result in a single dose of 0.1 ml. The vet even prepares it in individual oral syringe doses, and I only pay $45 for 28 doses. Your location is one reason for the higher cost compared to Central FL, I suspect. But the type, strength, and dosage will also affect the price.

You might look for vet pharmacies like Wedgewood, but they are generally not cheap either. I do know Wedgewood carries bupe.The only other thing I know to do would be to call around to other vets and ask what they charge and if they would accept a script from outside their practice - not good odds, but it can't hurt to try.

The full 10mL bottle (either concentration) is $270 at the other hospital... 0.25mL dose = 40doses.
Still expensive but doable

 

[FeebysOwner]

Still expensive, but at least cheaper than what you were getting. That's such a shame.

 

[syzygycat]

Still expensive, but at least cheaper than what you were getting. That's such a shame.

I'm glad I did ask. All the meds are less than half the price. Ie Prednisolone $30 for a 30day supply. Vs $75 for a 14day (and it's not cherry flavored this time).
The first hospital was a posh building in a fairly upper class neighborhood 5min away and has a 24hr pharmacy. I'm sure that factors in the bill. The new hospital is equqlly fancy looking but 50miles south and surrounded by factories.