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Pet Owners-Company to stop manufacturing animal-based insulin 5-8-08
IDEXX Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced it would no longer manufacture or
sell protamine zinc insulin, marketed as PZI VET insulin.
PZI VET is derived from bovine and porcine pancreatic glands. The supply of this
original raw material has been exhausted, wrote Dr. Randy Lynn, director of the
professional services group at IDEXX, in a letter to veterinarians.
Because there are no facilities approved by the Food and Drug Administration for
harvesting bovine pancreatic tissue, the company determined "after extensive
study that further production of animal source insulin is not practical in a
modern manufacturing environment."
Dr. Lynn said he expects PZI VET will be available through distributors for a
period of time, which should allow for an orderly transition to other insulin
treatments. Veterinarians are advised to check with IDEXX authorized
distributors.
The company has also established a team of veterinarians to discuss management
of feline diabetic patients. Veterinarians can call (800) 374-8006 between 8
a.m. and 6 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, for information.