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Private‑practice veterinarian warns board that unequal drug discounts by manufacturers harm independent clinics and pet owners
Summary
A private‑practice veterinarian told the board that major veterinary pharmaceutical companies offer steep discounts to corporate hospital chains while independent clinics receive rebates only, forcing higher prices for pet owners and threatening independent practices.
Dr. Laura Sal Barnes, owner of a general veterinary practice in Riverside County, told the board that discriminatory pricing practices by major veterinary pharmaceutical companies are harming independent clinics and driving up costs for pet owners.
Barnes named companies including Zoetis, Elanco, Merck and others and said large corporate‑owned hospital chains receive discounts in the range of 30% to…
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