Comment from Jennifer Travers
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Summary: A veterinarian argues that Metronidazole should remain on the list of office stock drugs for compounding. They state that having small tablets available for immediate use is crucial for treating feline GI issues, as standard tablets are too large and waiting for compounded medications causes delays in care.
Metronidazole should be changed back to a medication that veterinarians can continue to get prescribed as "office stock." As someone who frequently sees felines with GI issues (including zoonotic and infectious disease), having small tablets available for immediate use is crucial--regularly formulated Metronidazole tablets are too large, and it is often too late to wait 1-2 weeks for compounded medications to be made and received.