Novartis has stopped producing and/or shipping the above medications - Interceptor, Program - for an indefinite period of time. This affects veterinarians and pharmacies everywhere. Please rest assured we will do everything we can to offer these medications as soon as they become available.
In the meantime... We have compiled a list of alternative medications for your consideration.
Interceptor Customers
Interceptor is a popular prescription heartworm preventative medication. If you currently have an Interceptor prescription you would like to fill, please contact your vet to ask about an alternative medication such as one below.
|
Medication |
Prevents
Heartworm |
Active Ingredients |
Also Effective Against |
Application |
Interceptor for
Dogs or Cats  |
Yes |
Milbemycin oxime |
Roundworms, whipworms, and some hookworms |
Monthly; oral |
Sentinel for Dogs  |
Yes |
Milbemycin oxime;
Lufenuron |
Roundworms, whipworms, some hookworms, and flea eggs |
Monthly; oral |
Heartgard Plus for Dogs |
Yes |
Ivermectin; Pyrantel
pamoate |
Roundworms and hookworms |
Monthly; oral |
Heartgard for Cats |
Yes |
Ivermectin |
Hookworms |
Monthly; oral |
Iverhart Plus for Dogs |
Yes |
Ivermectin; Pyrantel
pamoate |
Roundworms and hookworms |
Monthly; oral |
Revolution for Dogs |
Yes |
Selamectin |
Fleas, flea eggs, ear mites, sarcoptic mange,
and American Dog Ticks |
Monthly; topical |
Revolution for Cats |
Yes |
Selamectin |
Fleas, flea eggs, ear mites, one type of hookworm and
one type of roundworm |
Monthly; topical |
Trifexis for Dogs |
Yes |
Milbemycin oxime;
Spinosad |
Fleas, roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms |
Monthly; oral |
Program Customers with Dogs 45-90lbs.
Program for dogs 40-90 lbs is out of stock. However, Program for Dogs of other sizes are still available. Program is a popular flea and tick medication. Below are some alternatives.
|
Medication |
Kills Adult
Fleas |
Controls Flea Development |
Kills Ticks |
Repels and Kills
Mosquitoes |
Repels and Kills
Biting Fleas |
Application |
Program for Dogs
45 - 90lbs. |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Monthly; oral |
Frontline Plus
for Dogs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Monthly; topical |
Frontline Plus
for Cats |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Monthly; topical |
Advantage II
for Dogs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Monthly; topical |
Advantage II
for Cats |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Monthly; topical |
K9 Advantix II |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Monthly; topical |
Comfortis Rx for Dogs |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
As prescribed;
Oral |
Deramaxx Customers
Derramaxx is a popular prescription medication for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis. It is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. If you currently have a Deramaxx prescription you would like to fill, please contact your vet to ask about an alternative medication such as one below.
|
Medication |
Active Ingredient |
Type |
Application |
Treats: Pain, Inflammation, Canine Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Dysplasia, Surgery Pain, Fever |
Deramaxx |
Deracoxib |
Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory (NSAID) |
Beef Flavor Chewable Tablet |
Yes |
Rimadyl |
Carprofen |
NSAID |
Pork Liver Flavor Chewable Tablet |
Yes |
Metacam |
Meloxicam;
Sodium Benzoate |
NSAID |
Oral Suspension |
Yes |
Previcox |
Firocoxib |
NSAID |
Beef Flavor Chewable Tablet |
Yes |
Clomicalm Customers (20mg or 80mg Dosages)
Clomicalm is a popular prescription drug for the treatment of anxiety or aggression in dogs. If you currently have a Clomicalm prescription for a 20 mg or 80 mg dosage you would like to fill, a good alternative is the generic form, Clomipramine, which has the same active ingredient. Please contact your vet to ask about Clomicalm alternatives.
|
Medication |
Active Ingredient |
What's it Do? |
Clomicalm
(20mg and 80mg Doses)
 |
Clomipramine |
Treats obsessive compulsive disorders and separation anxiety |
Clomipramine  |
Clomipramine |
Treats obsessive compulsive disorders and separation anxiety |