[vetvetdoug]

We are seeing drug shortages and logarithmic escalations of prices for existing drugs in the veterinary field also. It seems every week we cannot get another drug that was readily available just months ago. Right now, we can use drugs extra label which means in innovative methods. I have seen eye ointment, triple antibiotic, go from $1.10 a tube to $12 a tube in just the last year. It is hard explaining to clients that we can't lose money selling them drugs they could previously obtain at a price ten times cheaper.

[LibLieSlayer]

The worst part is that this has been done to America intentionally by obama... he meant to see these things happen. He hates us all.

LLS

[TennesseeGirl]

According to this article http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/226896.php, Pharmacists and drugmakers cite the following reasons for drug shortages:

* Product recalls
* Contaminated vials
* Difficulties in importing certain raw materials
* Demand fluctuations
* Production plants being upgraded (and closed while the upgrade is being carried out)

FYI, it’s worthwhile to read the entire article cited in this post; economics and regulations are mentioned as well.