Why the New Hartford Animal Hospital on-site pharmacy is your best choice …

Here at NHAH, our clients always have the option of having prescriptions filled through any legitimate pharmacy. Because some Internet companies have dubious business practices, your privacy may not be held in strict confidence. At NHAH, your personal information will never be compromised or released. Our pharmacy is a vital an integral part of our practice. It provides our clients and their pets with the latest technology, convenience and the right medications - all at a competitive price.

Safety

Prescription medications purchased from our hospital have been inspected and approved by the FDA and manufactured and packaged according to U.S. government regulations. Medications purchased online may have been purchased outside the U.S. and have different strengths and labeling than U.S. products. Sometimes you can tell by checking the label. If approved by the FDA, it should say "Caution: Federal Law requires this drug to be used by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian". Do not use products that do not have this warning or if the label has been removed.

Price

NHAH offers competitive pricing. When you order from an online pharmacy, you must pay shipping and handling charges. Some medications are temperature-sensitive and require next-day air delivery, which adds to the shipping cost. Prescriptions sometimes require a signature upon delivery, so you must be home to receive the shipment. When considering all the costs, it's often less expensive to get medications from your trusted veterinarian.

Rebates

NHAH is always able to offer manufacturers rebates to our clients, which results in savings. These rebates are not available through online pharmacies.

Guarantee

Pharmaceutical manufacturers will only honor product guarantees when the medications are prescribed by and purchased from the pet's veterinarian. Internet and mail order catalogs do not qualify for these guarantees.

Insurance

Pet Insurance companies require that prescriptions be FDA approved. If you have pet health insurance, you may be reimbursed for medications purchased from a legal online pharmacy. You will be required to provide a copy of your veterinarian's prescription and a copy of the Internet pharmacy's license. When you purchase a prescription medication from our hospital, there is no additional paperwork. Your office visit and prescriptions are included on one invoice for easy submission to your insurance company.

Education

The NHAH staff regularly attends veterinary conferences and reads the latest veterinary medical journals. We stay up to date on the latest disease trends in our region and stay abreast of recent advances in veterinary medicine. However, our first source of information about products and treatment protocols is the pharmaceutical representative. Because we offer a full service dispensing pharmacy on-site, representatives visit our office regularly providing us with the latest research.

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