brandimom Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I was getting ready to re-order Prednisone 20 mg. 100 pills on 1800PetMeds when I decided to check out Omah Vaccine. Quite a price difference. Omah charges $5.99 (w/o the shipping charge) and 1800PetMeds charges $21.99 (w/o shipping charge). Has anyone found such a price difference? I couldn't believe the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Doesn't surprise me I order from Omaha all the time. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Not surprised here either. PetMeds is not only not the cheapest, they've had their hands slapped more than once Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I would MUCH prefer Omaha Vaccine--they've been around a long time, and are a registered pet pharmacy--I've used them for years, and never had a problem. They charge 50-75% less than my vet. But FYI, you could probably get Prednisone a very low price at a local pharmacy. It's a very common drug and doesn't cost a lot. You might give them a call too! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Not surprised here either. PetMeds is not only not the cheapest, they've had their hands slapped more than once Did not know about the "slapping". Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 But FYI, you could probably get Prednisone a very low price at a local pharmacy. It's a very common drug and doesn't cost a lot. You might give them a call too! WalMart is a good place to try! Who knows, it may be a $4 one Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 I would MUCH prefer Omaha Vaccine--they've been around a long time, and are a registered pet pharmacy--I've used them for years, and never had a problem. They charge 50-75% less than my vet. But FYI, you could probably get Prednisone a very low price at a local pharmacy. It's a very common drug and doesn't cost a lot. You might give them a call too! Good information. Thanks. Should have known to check with the GT experts before I placed my first order with them several months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sighthounds4me Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I've usually had very good luck with Omaha Vaccine. I also have good luck with KV Vet Supply and Pet Edge, too, depending on what I want/need. Those three are the ones I always check first, and compare. I usually get good prices with many dog show vendors, too, but none of them are online... Quote Sarah, the human, Henley, and Armani the Borzoi boys, and Brubeck the Deerhound.Always in our hearts, Gunnar, Naples the Greyhounds, Cooper and Manero, the Borzoi, and King-kitty, at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Pred is a CHEAP drug! Wherever you can find it the cheapest is THE way to go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Prednisone is a $4 med at Walmart. I get Raven's enalapril and furosemide at Walmart (both also under the $4 program) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I was getting ready to re-order Prednisone 20 mg. 100 pills on 1800PetMeds when I decided to check out Omah Vaccine. Quite a price difference. Omah charges $5.99 (w/o the shipping charge) and 1800PetMeds charges $21.99 (w/o shipping charge). Has anyone found such a price difference? I couldn't believe the difference. I have used Omaha many times and been pleased with their prices and customer service. Another option is Costco. I recently found they have a huge price difference on many (but not every) medication. I have saved enough money in 3 months to make up the $50 membership. You do not have to be a member to use the pharmacy (at least here in Va.), but you get a lower price if you are. If you consider joining, sign your dog up for the Prescription Savings Card. I was able to get one for Mandy since I don't have insurance on her. It takes a little more off the price of each prescription. A couple of examples: Tramadol 50 mg 100 pills was $22 at the vet, $10 at Target, and $7.10 at Costco; Amitriptyline 50 mg 60 pills was $20 at the vet, $10 at Target, and $6.16 at Costco. The biggest price difference was one of my meds that is restricted by my insurance -- the insurance mail order was $75 for 60 pills (the maximum they will approve in a 90 day period), Target was $71 for 90 pills, and Costco was $6.64. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I get Joe's pred from K-mart for $10 for three months worth Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Courtesy Cockeyed.com: the list of the $4 Wal-Mart meds. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmswartzfager Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Dr. Patty was recently appalled by her experience with 1 800 PetMeds. They called her to verify a prescription she had written for one of her clients. They had mixed up the pet and client name (and switched it from Agnes to Angus) and then were going to put "use as directed" on the label instead of the directions Patty had written on the prescription. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I never hesitate to ask for a script to be called or faxed in for a med on human formularies, at human pharmacies. Even if it's not on their $4 generic formulary, you can get a substantial discount, particularly at pharmacies like Hannaford which have a "Healthy Savings" plan ($7/year). Many of the chain pharmacies are competing and developing their own versions, and this is all to our benefit (for a change!!!). For strictly dog meds or compounding, I go with KV Vet, Entirely Pets (pretty much the cheapest) or a specialized animal compounding pharmacy. Pred is generally on the $4 formulary at Walmart, Target, etc., but is also really cheap elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I have delt with Omaha for over 20 years and find most all meds, and vaccines cheaper and of good quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahsBlackPack Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I get Angel's Proin from Omaha Vaccine and I found it to be cheaper than any other online place. Edited August 24, 2009 by SarahsBlackPack Quote Sarah, mom to Stella and Winston . And to Prince, Katie Z, Malone, Brooke, Freddie, Angel and Fast who are all waiting at the Bridge!www.gpawisconsin.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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