Questions Surround Compounded Drug Use News report that two horses are dead after receiving compounded drug. May 13, 2014 -
The Lexington, Ky., news from Channel 18 reports that a compounding pharmacy is under fire for the deaths of two horses in Florida, allegedly due to the pharmacy's compounded drug for EPM. Six more horses are ill but expected to recover.
The compounding pharmacy is Wickliffe, located in Lexington, Ky.
The FDA is investigating, as it's not proven if the drug itself was bad or if it was administered improperly by farm staff.
We have warned readers many times over the years about our concerns about compounded drugs and compounding pharmacies.
You can read those stories here:
Safely Save Money on Horse Drugs
Should You Give Up Compounded Pergolide?
FDA Approval of Prascend Means No More Compounded Pergolide
Compounded Drugs - Do You Know What You're Giving Your Horse?
Cutting Equine Drug Costs
Adequan vs. Legend vs. PentAussie
- See more at: http://horse-journal.com/article/questions-surround-compounded-drug-16570#sthash.6dLFjg7N.dpuf
The Lexington, Ky., news from Channel 18 reports that a compounding pharmacy is under fire for the deaths of two horses in Florida, allegedly due to the pharmacy's compounded drug for EPM. Six more horses are ill but expected to recover.
The compounding pharmacy is Wickliffe, located in Lexington, Ky.
The FDA is investigating, as it's not proven if the drug itself was bad or if it was administered improperly by farm staff.
We have warned readers many times over the years about our concerns about compounded drugs and compounding pharmacies.
You can read those stories here:
Safely Save Money on Horse Drugs
Should You Give Up Compounded Pergolide?
FDA Approval of Prascend Means No More Compounded Pergolide
Compounded Drugs - Do You Know What You're Giving Your Horse?
Cutting Equine Drug Costs
Adequan vs. Legend vs. PentAussie
- See more at: http://horse-journal.com/article/questions-surround-compounded-drug-16570#sthash.6dLFjg7N.dpuf
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