tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post8664498151891275408..comments2023-07-03T11:31:43.687-04:00Comments on Fran Jurga`s Hoofcare + Lameness: Cushing's Disease: Pergolide Compounding Update as FDA Issues Statement on Use of Pergolide Products for AnimalsFran Jurgahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714349624852287450noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-69080074365799075352012-05-13T17:36:02.012-04:002012-05-13T17:36:02.012-04:00Just found this marvellous blog, thank you.
Our 28...Just found this marvellous blog, thank you.<br />Our 28-year old QH just diagnosed and on the Prascend; we too have concerns about the price. However, our major concern is the fact that the vet said there have been concerns about the stability and efficacy of the compounded preparations.<br />One report is saw said the preparation was stable only for 30 days!!!<br />Interested in hearing what Jane Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-62076044673432134042012-03-18T18:02:29.699-04:002012-03-18T18:02:29.699-04:00Hi Lerrin, thanks so much for your comment and for...Hi Lerrin, thanks so much for your comment and for your valid concerns about the availability of pergolide in the future for horses with ECD. Please check back; I have an update to this story that is in the works and should be posted soon!Fran Jurgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714349624852287450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8346569.post-20758682642500131952012-03-18T15:50:08.394-04:002012-03-18T15:50:08.394-04:00Moderator- please pull comment if duplicate- had l...Moderator- please pull comment if duplicate- had login problems! ha!<br /><br />Good to see pergolide will still be available- but questions arise:<br /><br />1) Will Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica be the sole vendor for this product? If so- it's a monopoly, and I fear price-gouging.<br /><br />2) What will prevent this drug from falling into orphan drug status (if the financials for this Lerrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16918976191388162181noreply@blogger.com