Newly diagnosed…

[Larry and Kitties]

Whine whine, but one time I went to CVS with a paper script that my veterinarian wrote out for Lactated Ringers Solution because GoodRX showed a good price on it and the pharmacy was like, duh we don’t carry this.

Did you talk to the head pharmacist or to a assistant or technician? LRS is not routinely stocked at pharmacies except maybe plastic bottle used for pouring, not administering via line (e.g., subQ fluids). Thus they would have b ordered and you will likely have to order a case of them. Also, you will likely have to provide a NDC number (National Drug Code) for the bags. There is a different NDCs for LRS for each manufacturer and then for each bag size and other variations, like being DEHP-free. http://www.zzcat.com/CRF/supplies/ndc.htm

 

[msmriizd]

Did you talk to the head pharmacist or to an assistant or technician? LRS is not routinely stocked at pharmacies except maybe plastic bottle used for pouring, not administering via line (e.g., subQ fluids). Thus they would have b ordered and you will likely have to order a case of them. Also, you will likely have to provide a NDC number (National Drug Code) for the bags. There is a different NDCs for LRS for each manufacturer and then for each bag size and other variations, like being DEHP-free. http://www.zzcat.com/CRF/supplies/ndc.htm

Thank you for the info. Unfortunately the cat I was using it for has gone to the rainbow bridge. However, I found a place online that had the LRS at reasonable prices and just continued with that. Of course, one never knows as I have another cat with kidney disease and he might eventually require the subQ fluids. But I appreciate your details and will make use of them if I come across that again.