Are Canadian vet drugs cheaper too?

[jacobs]

Every one in the US knows that prescription drugs are cheaper in Canada than in the US. Does that go for prescription veterinary drugs as well? I would like to know if pergolide is cheaper in Canada. I have a horse with cushing's syndrome and the vet quoted me $85-$135 a month depending on the dosage. Moon's going to get his meds, but money is tight now and if I can find a deal on drugs in Canada that would be great! I sure this would be of interest to other animal owners as well!

[moonwolf]

In a word....NO.

Our taxes go to support the human health care sytem, so it's a misnomer to say it's totally 'Free'. Also, vet and animal coverage comes out of pocket to the consumer of these services in Canada. I believe some vet drugs are higher here than in the U.S. Being on the border, I visit the U.S. vet with some of my dogs and it's less cost to vaccinate as is some of the medications I've gotten there.

[MaineFarmMom]

I'm in Maine and have a Canadian vet. No less expensive for the office call or the meds. Even with the exchange rate it works out to be equal. I go to Canada because the only livestock vets in the area are there, and it's closer than the vet I'd use on the American side.

[fordson major]

most likly the medicine you want would need a prescrition from a canadian vet to buy the medication. even with our vet that has known us forever(same high school)we have to take some animals to him for certain meds.

[agmantoo]

pergolide is also a human use drug. Used for Parkisons disease....its gonna be pricey