Sometimes, a brand name medication such as Vetoryl or Lysodren isn’t available in the dose or formulation that your pet needs. Maybe your dog is having trouble swallowing Vetoryl capsules and needs a liquid, or maybe the lowest available dose isn’t low enough for your Miniature Australian Shepherd. In cases like these, you might want to consider compounded trilostane (Vetoryl) or compounded mitotane (Lysodren).
Compounded drugs contain the same active ingredients as brand name drugs but are tailored to the needs of a particular patient. They also tend to be cheaper. More information about compounded animal drugs can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association's website, linked here.
Please note that compounded drugs can vary in their quality, safety, and effectiveness, so it’s important to get them from a reputable pharmacy. Below is the contact information for two compounding pharmacies that have a good reputation among pet owners. You'll need your veterinarian's approval before ordering a compounded drug.
Wedgewood Pharmacy
405 Heron Dr # 200, Swedesboro, NJ 08085
(800) 331-8272
CareFirst Specialty Pharmacy
400 Fellowship Rd # 100, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
(844) 822-7379