BEEF PZI Insulins for Cats, Dogs, Horses and other non-human diabetics!

Pet Owners wishing to acquire BEEF PZI & other Beef insulins for pet care at more reasonable prices should contact CP Pharmaceuticals for instructions:

 CP Pharmaceuticals' Insulin Line: 011 800 667 55 555.

Because of calls from individuals wishing to import for cats, dogs, and other domesticated pets, I asked CP for instructions and they have advised me:

Dear Dave

Further to your e-mails, may I confirm that the procedures for obtaining CP's insulin for animal use are similar to the procedures for human use.

The only differences are that where you would normally require a letter from the licensed practitioner, we would need

1. a letter from a licensed Vet, stating that the insulins available in the U.S.A. do not effectively control the diabetes.

2. a statement from the owner of the Cat saying that the insulin is for their own felines use and that the number of vials being ordered is no more than six months supply.

3. the USDA Import permit is still necessary

4.  the completed CP order form.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind regards

Tracy Davies

 

Hello to you both...

Here is a list of companies that make or compound PZI insulin for animal use. This, and beef Ultralente (which I haven't been able to find a list of suppliers for), are the forms of insulin of preference for use on canine and feline diabetics.

Please note that there is a wide range of prices. Hope this helps.

Best regards,

 Michel Martin

PZI Suppliers

Eli Lilly no longer makes PZI, but can give your vet a referral to someone who can obtain it. 888 885-4559  (They won't do this for people!) [We are now told that some of the Pet Vets' Pharmacists will compound for people! 11/20/2000]

  1. Blue Ridge Pharmacy
    North Carolina
    800-374-8006

    Blue Ridge is now the only pharmaceutical company manufacturing PZI rather than compounding it. Your vet needs to fax them consent forms, which I can e-mail to you. There is a minimum order of 3 vials of U40 PZI @ $174 (shipping included). Because this is manufactured, it has a shelf life of over a year, vs. only a few months for the compounded PZI.

  2. Compounding Centers of America (referral for compounders in your area) 800 331-2498

  3. Red Oak Drugs Texas 800 551-1911 Compound PZI as U50 - need a Rx from your vet $4 shipping for orders over $100 $25.69 + $12 shipping under $100

  4. Stokes Pharmacy Medford, NJ 609 654-5222. U100, $30

  5. Professional Compounding Pharmacy 971 NW Spruce Ave. Corvalis, OR 97330 800 934-6337 $42.50

  6. Idexx Labs Westbrook, Maine 888 RX-IDEXX (888 794-3399) Compound U-50 PZI 3-month shelf life $35 + $7shipping

  7. Butler 800 551-3861 Your vet must be a member

  8. J.A. Webster 800 225-7911

  9. A.J. Buck 800 638-8672 You need an account to get into the system

  10. Doc’s Pharmacy Website: http://www.choicemall.com/docspharmacy
    800 796-4937 Compounder
    Doc’s Pharmacy (same as above?)
    112 La Casa Via, Suite 100
    Walnut Creek, CA. 94598
    Phone 510-939-6311 FAX 510-939-4818

    Important Note:
    FDA has reportedly stopped Doc's production.

    "Hi,

    I just read your very helpful page on obtaining PZI insulin for cats and dogs.  I thought you may be interested to know that one of the suppliers listed, a compounding pharmacy, has had very serious problems with it's quality control.  In fact, a couple of people died from contaminated medications supplied by Doc's.  It may not even be in business any longer, but if it is, it should probably be a last choice for obtaining PZI.

    Google search results for Doc's Pharmacy:
    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=doc%27s+pharmacy+walnut+creek

    Officials To Shut Pharmacy:
    http://www.bayinsider.com/partners/ktvu/news/2001/07/06/meningitis.html

    ~~~Terry"

  11. Martin Avenue Pharmacy Naperville, IL Website: http://www.martinavenue.com
    630 355-6400 $30.95 + shipping
    Compounder -     they buy their beef/pork zinc insulin crystals from Lilly and use the old Lilly recipe.
    They compound U-40 and U-100 PZI

  12. Arlington Clinical Pharmacy
    Reno, NV
    702 828-8200 702-323-1846

  13. Barber & Lundberg
    4920 Rondo Dr.
    Ft. Worth, TX 76106
    800 444-4281 817 625-7200

  14. South Texas Serum
    San Antonio, TX 210 223-1863

  15. Laren Drug
    Amsterdam Avenue/113th St.
    (opposite St. Luke's) NYC 212 316-1849
    Compounder

  16. Fearrington Pharmacy
    The Park Building
    2012 F.V.C. Pittsboro, NC 27312-8547
    800 452-8547
    $77/10 ml. bottle U-100

  17. Abbot's Medical Pharmacy
    2320 Woolsey Berkeley, CA 94705
    510 548-8777

susan peters ~ Mailto:starwars@idt.net 

On Tue, 9 Nov 1999, Dave Groves wrote:

There are a number of Vets compounding protamine zinc insulin in beef for  their clients here in the US. I've lost the names and Emails of the leaders  in this campaign and, regretably, CP won't/can't export for cats or dogs due  to the human needs and Biobras won't due to the FDA's and USDA's nonsensical  behavior on the issue. Unfortunately, I've lost the names of the activists  for animals due to HD crashes.

I am forwarding your Email bcc to a group of over 100 folks who may be able  to find us the leaders in the animal for animals work. Human UL may be your  best option in the short term but isn't likely a great solution.

Dave Groves

mailto:dggroves@earthlink.net
https://members.tripod.com/diabetics_world

From: budsuzz@gateway.net [mailto:budsuzz@gateway.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 1999 12:39 AM
To: dggroves@earthlink.net

Subject: Feline diabetes

My cat is a newly diagnosed diabetic. The most compatible insulin for  her is the pure beef insulin and I can't find it anywhere. Can you  help? My e-mail is Mailto:budsuzz@gateway.net . Thanks.

We also got this notice recently:

From: S.N. houston [ mailto:TXGIRLHSTN@go.com ]

Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 8:45 AM

To: dggroves@earthlink.net

Subject: PURE BEEF PZI INSULIN

 Hi, 

Just wanted to let you know that BCP Veterinary Pharmacy in Houston, TX has reformulated Eli Lilly's old Pure beef pzi insulin and has excellent results. It comes in U100, U50, U40. The price is really great and there is no minimum order. Insulin is sent in insulated containers with ice packs.

Phone: 713-771-1144
Toll Free: 800-481-1729
Fax: 713-771-1131
Toll Free Fax: 1-866-PET-CHEW (1-866-738-2439)

www.bcpvetpharm.com 

Thank you,

susan

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