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Find a way to make PZI

Find a way to make PZI

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 2 months ago
There are thousands of pets diagnosed with diabetes each year. PZI(Protamine Zinc Insulin) is an important medication in the control of many with diabetes. For some animals, PZI is the only insulin product that works. There must be a way to keep this medication on the market. PZI VET is derived from bovine and porcine pancreatic glands. At this time, there are no FDA-approved facilities for harvesting bovine pancreatic tissue. Where as it is necessary for the lives of some of our most beloved pets; and where as there are no comparable substitutions, we ask the FDA to make harvesting bovine pancreatic tissue possible. As Idexx is the only company that makes PZI we ask that they either give up the patent or continue to make the life saving product. This medication is not optional, it is necessary for life. On behalf of the animals with loving families who already devote so much to their care, do not let this medication expire.

Updates

May 28, 2008

Reaching this level of visibility is exhausting but it proves that so many of you understand the gravity of these supply shortages. We have a heavy road ahead of us but seeing this groundswell of recognition keeps me moving forward.

6 Comments

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David Nichols
18 years ago Featured

Keep PZI available. Too many animals will suffer without it.

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Mike Lawson
18 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they would just stop making a life saving drug. These pets need it to survive!!

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Lisa Shepherd
18 years ago Featured

Why is it so hard to just keep making what works? My dog is stable on this and I'm terrified of switching him to something else.

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Tom Pearce
18 years ago Featured

Corporate greed over animal lives again. typical.

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Karen Conway
18 years ago Featured

My vet said this is the only thing that keeps my cat regulated. Please help us.

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Sarah Nasser
18 years ago Featured

my cat depends on this to stay alive. nothing else works. please dont take this away from us.

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