Research Animal Resources (RAR) does not provide or sell drugs (anesthetics, analgesics, etc.) for research protocols unless RAR is providing the surgical and post procedural care. Your lab can purchase veterinary supplies directly on a limited basis. You must pay for the supplies using either a purchase order or credit card. Do not ask to be billed. Below is a list of companies that may be used for ordering those drugs that require a veterinary license. Dr. Robert Adams’ veterinary license is on file at each company. In order to receive the drugs you ordered it is very important that you follow the directions listed below each company. Most human medications can be purchased through the JHU pharmacy. They can be contacted at 410-955-6592.
NLS Animal Health
Account # 1003704
(800) 638-8674 x 250 (Sandy Kirsh)
NLS accepts purchase orders and credit card payments. To pay by credit card, you will need to ask for and complete a credit application. Make sure to be very specific on the address where you want the supplies shipped. They will ship directly to your lab.
Penn Vet Supply
Account #27120
(800)548-4490
Penn Vet accepts purchase orders and credit card payments by phone. Make sure to be very specific on the address where you want the supplies shipped. They will ship directly to your lab.
Henry Schein
Account # 274521
(800) 872-4346
Schein accepts credit card payments without completing a credit application and they accept purchase orders. They will only ship to Ross 459. If you order from Schein, you must notify Dr. Robert Adams AND Lani Swarthout (RAR veterinary technician) as soon as the order is placed so they know to expect it. They can be reached at rjadams@jhmi.edu and lswarth1@jhmi.edu . You will be notified when the package arrives.
Butler Veterinary Supply
Account # 1323357-001
(877) 766-5780
Butler accepts credit card payments over the phone and they accept purchase orders. They will only ship to Ross 459. If you order from Butler, you must notify Dr. Robert Adams AND Lani Swarthout (RAR veterinary technician) as soon as the order is placed so they know to expect it. They can be reached at rjadams@jhmi.edu and lswarth1@jhmi.edu . You will be notified when the package arrives.
Controlled Drugs
If purchasing controlled drugs, a federal and state DEA license is required. To obtain these licenses, you must complete the registration forms. Be aware that it can take several weeks. For information regarding purchasing controlled drugs through the JHU pharmacy, contact Controlled Drugs at 410-614-8822.
State DEA:
Maryland State Department of Health and Hygiene
Division of Drug Control
4201 Patterson Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 764-2890
Federal DEA:
United States Drug Enforcement Agency
600 Army Navy Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
(202) 307-8903
