[JulieDogmom]

I’ve gone several different routes to stockpile most of the regular medications I currently take as well as antibiotics that will be needed during SHTF.

1. I sat down and had an honest conversation with my doctor (the only one I trust to do this with, not all doctors) about my concerns about future potential shortages and worldwide economic events and asked if he had any ideas that could help me potentially build a backup supply of my medications. This was especially helpful because right now one of my medications is in extremely short (almost nonexistent) supply. Thankfully I have a decent backup supply, even though I know at some point it will still run out.

2. I researched for a very long time about how to get supplies of certain medications, including antibiotics, from reputable sources that don’t require prescriptions. This was before Jase Medical came out and now Contingency Medical who does the same as Jase. I found some pharmacies overseas (not China) and in Canada where certain medications can be acquired but that was back when the shortages were just beginning and I was concerned that any orders might get stuck on a ship off the coast or going through customs. Canada is still an option if you’re willing to chance it. I’m still considering it when I have available funds.

3. I learned about acquiring antibiotics to “keep my pets healthy” and the dosing etc. and I did start stocking some supplies of these. They are a less expensive alternative and work exactly the same because (as I learned from the kids’ vet) they’re essentially the same exact medication. Only the dosing is different. It’s not difficult to research this and possibly make your own little medication reference guide to have on hand when you need it.