puggy_puggy Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Also my father was on Prednefrin Forte after eye surgery and he was getting it at $5 a script on his pension card. I was shocked that it sells for about $50 at my vet clinic. You may be able to get your vet to write a script for you to get the eye drops from your chemist which may work out cheaper for you if you are going to be on them long term. Your father would get the PF under the PBS as he is on a pension. Dogs are not entitled to PBS for medication. Yes you may find that your chemist will sell PF cheaper then $50, because chemists are able to purchase in bulk, but you certainly will not get it for $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 You should be able to get it for around $25.00. Ask the vet for a script to take to the pharmacy. Unless the dog's name is on the medicare card and on the health care card, you don't get the pensioner discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hey, thought I would update on Micas progress. We went to the vet on Thurs, and all is looking good. He was very impressed with the progress we had made in a week on the drops. The Pannus has cleared a lot and you can barely see it. We are now reducing the drops she is on and see how it goes. She was on 4 drops a day and we dropped them to 2 a day for a week, then one etc. So far so good I discussed going to a specialist with the vet. He is of the opinion that it is not neccasary just yet as she is responding so well. He did say he would happily write a referral for me if I would like to, but he didnt think it was necessary at the moment. Based on this I am undecided, I will probvably still take her to the specialist for peace of mind. Just need a day off to do it as its a 3 hour each way drive! The good news is the little darling is adjusting to having eye drops remarkably well. I discovered the technique to suit us and it has made a difference. We sit next to each other on the floor, and (with a loose collar) I hook my arm through her collar. I am then able to use the arm to hold her in place while leaving my hand free to open her eye that so wants to shut. She has become quite accustom to it now and will sit quietly to have her drops. So all is looking up and I am a little more optimistic Thankyou everyone for your advice and support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Great news on both the improvement and her getting more used to the drops. Animal Eye Care have a travelling clinic that you might find easier to get to. Travelling Clinic Details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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