Research Animal Resources does NOT provide or sell drugs (anesthetics, antibiotics, analgesics, etc.) for research protocols. This includes Baytril, ampicillin, isoflurane, buprenorphine, ketamine, pentobarbital, Telazol, etc.
- Human drugs can be purchased from the hospital pharmacy (410-955-6592).
- Isoflurane can be purchased from Central Supply (410-550-1213).
- Veterinary specific drugs, such as Baytril, Telazol, xylazine, dexmedetomidine, etc. can be purchased from a variety of veterinary distributors, listed below. Each of these companies requires a veterinary license to be on file. Dr. Robert Adams, the institutional veterinarian, has his license on file.
- When placing orders, request that the drugs be delivered directly to your lab. If the company will only deliver to the address on the veterinary license, you MUST contact Candy Wolfe and Melanie Albano to let them know to expect a delivery (Ross 450 or Ross 459). Any deliveries we receive that we do not expect will be returned.
- You must pay via a credit card or purchase order. You cannot use a budget number. RAR will NOTpay the bill and charge it to your budget number.
- Information on purchasing controlled drugs is listed below.
- For questions, contact Melanie Albano or Dawn Ruben.
MWI (1-800-824-3703) account #56333
Penn Vet (1-800-548-4490) account # 27120
Controlled Drugs
You must have your own state and federal research DEA license to order controlled drugs. Some drugs can be purchased from the controlled drug pharmacy through the Hopkins pharmacy (410-614-8822). Veterinary specific controlled drugs (ketamine, Telazol) can be purchased from the above companies using the veterinary license on file but you must open your own account using your own DEA license.
State DEA:
Maryland requires you to complete a research questionnaire. To help fill out this form, an example has been created. The highlighted areas are sample answers.
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
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