Are pharmacies the answer for less-costly pet Rxs?

By: Mark Lowery, Content Editor

At least two U.S. senators believe so. They’ve promised to introduce legislation that would require veterinarians to provide written prescriptions so customers can competitively shop for pet medications.

Sens. Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) said pet owners are paying a 240% markup when they buy drugs from veterinarians.

During a recent press conference in New York City’s Greenwich Village, the senators said a similar law for optometrists significantly lowered the costs of contact lenses.

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