BUY PET MEDICATIONS ONLINE SAFELY

An increasing number of pet owners are buying pet meds somewhere other than the prescribing veterinarian’s office. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) operates the .pharmacy accreditation program which reviews pharmacies with an online presence to ensure that they are properly licensed and follow applicable laws and business best practices.

The SAFE.PHARMACY website operated by the NABP includes a search tool which will enable consumers to check to see if a site is safe for purchasing pet medications. Simply enter the website address to see if the website is “verified” or you can download a current list of safe pharmacy websites.

Popular Online Pet Pharmacies that participate in the .Pharmacy Verified Websites Program

• 1-800-PetMeds (PetMed Express Inc) – www.1800petmeds.com
  RELATED WEBSITE(S): 1800petmeds.pharmacy, petmed.pharmacy, petmeds.pharmacy
  NEWS: PetMeds to Acquire Pet Prescription and Supplies Company, PetCareRX (1.22.23)
• Chewy Inc – www.chewy.com
  RELATED WEBSITE(S): chewy.pharmacy
  NEWS: Chewy.com is Now Selling Pet Medications Online (7.4.18)
• Petco (Petco Animal Supplies Inc) – www.petco.com
  RELATED WEBSITE(S): petco.pharmacy, petcoach.pharmacy
  NEWS: Petco to Close Online Retailer Drs. Foster and Smith (2.3.19)
• Petsmart – www.petsmart.com
  RELATED WEBSITE(S): petsmart.pharmacy
  NEWS: PetSmart Partners with Allivet, Launches New Online Pharmacy (10.17.21)
• Walmart Inc – www.walmart.com
  RELATED WEBSITE(S): walmart.pharmacy, walmartpetrx.pharmacy
  NEWS: Walmart Launches Online Pharmacy for Pets (5.8.19)

BUYING PET MEDS FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN

• Pharmacy SALES on average make up about 33% of a practice’s revenue. Many veterinary practices outsource there online pharmacy to a prescription management service — contracted online pharmacy. Individual practices can set prices with the vendor and earn revenue when customers place an order — practice-branded online pharmacy.

RECENT NEWS:
Chewy Alleges Diverting Pet Prescription Sales in Lawsuit (10.24.21)
https://www.pets.care/news/2021/10/chewy-alleges-diverting-pet-prescription-sales-in-lawsuit/

• Chewy is accusing a software provider and a competing pharmacy company of conspiring to divert prescriptions placed with Chewy according to JAVMA NEWS.

RELATED:

• Chewy Launches Innovative Marketplace Service for Veterinarians to Grow Clinic Revenues, Streamline Shopping Experience (9.15.21)
  https://investor.chewy.com/news-and-events/news/news-details/2021/Chewy-Launches-Innovative-Marketplace-Service-for-Veterinarians-to-Grow-Clinic-Revenues-Streamline-Shopping-Experience/default.aspx
  • Announced the launch of a veterinarian-only marketplace designed to streamline pharmacy operations and grow veterinary clinic revenue — provides veterinarians a complete e-commerce solution for their clients.

• AVMA: Common Questions About Veterinary Prescriptions and Pharmacies.
  The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession.
  https://www.avma.org/prescriptions-and-pharmacies-pet-owners-faq

• FDA: Report Suspicious Online Pet Pharmacy Sites
  https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/reporting-unlawful-sales-medical-products-internet

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