Diamondback Drugs Provides Relief for Recent Veterinary Drug Shortages

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We are highly in tune with what goes on in the industry

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) November 10, 2009

A key challenge in the animal care industry concerns veterinary drug shortages, which, without recourse can establish critical roadblocks in proper treatment. Diamondback Drugs effectively comes to the rescue for patients, pet owners and veterinary professionals. The pharmacy is already compounding products for a number of important medications that recently went on manufacturer backorder.

"We are highly in tune with what goes on in the industry," said Michael Blaire, co-founder of Diamondback Drugs. "We react quickly to the challenges of veterinary medicine in order to ensure that patients receive the best possible care."

On the list of veterinary drugs that recently hit backorder status are Ciprofloxacin and Amoxicillin Clavulanate, broad-spectrum antibiotics used for a variety of bacterial infections. Blaire said that Diamondback Drugs can compound these medications into chewies, capsules and flavored suspensions.

Other medications include Mustargen, an oncology product that inhibits the growth of cancer cells, as well as Vetsulin, a type of insulin used to control blood glucose levels and alleviate the symptoms of diabetes in dogs and cats.

In terms of non-prescription veterinary medicines, Blaire said that Diamondback Drugs offers a variety of products currently on hold by DVM laboratories, a line carried by a number of veterinary professionals throughout the U.S. Popular products include Malaseb, a dermatitis therapy shampoo for cats and dogs, and T8-Keto, an antifungal ear rinse.

Blaire stated that the amount of veterinary drug shortages continues to increase, due to any number of reasons, including raw material shortages, limited production and packaging capacity, as well as fluctuations in market concentration. "Compounding pharmacies are a crucial resource in veterinary medicine. We help fill the void of backordered products, preventing lapses in treatment and providing customized therapy for patients."

About Diamondback Drugs

Established in 2001, Diamondback Drugs is a leading veterinary compounding pharmacy that provides customized services for veterinarians, pet owners and animal care professionals. Meeting the health care needs of domestic and exotic animals, Diamondback Drugs houses a dedicated team of veterinary pharmacists and technicians who have mastered rigorous training in prescription compounding. Operating nationwide, with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Diamondback Drugs stocks the widest range of medications, bases and flavors and maintains longstanding client relationships with a number of reputable veterinarians, zoos and aquariums.

For more information, contact Blaire at 866-578-4420 or visit the Diamondback Drugs Web site.

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