Prescriptions

Prescriptions are available from our practices. You may obtain relevant veterinary medicinal products from us directly OR request a written prescription that can be used to obtain these medicines from another veterinary surgeon or pharmacy. You will be informed on request of the price of any medicine that may be prescribed for your animal. 

The Small Animal written prescription fee is £24.70 inc VAT.

A single prescription fee covers all medications for a single condition and is valid from the date of writing for a maximum period of 6 months. The prescription length is at the discretion of the veterinary surgeon and is dependent on the condition being treated, the health of your pet and the drugs being prescribed.  

There are two exceptions to this:

• A prescription for preventative parasiticide treatments can cover treatment for a maximum period of 12 months. The prescription is valid for 6 months from the date of writing. Products must be ordered and paid for within this 6 month period.
• A prescription for controlled drugs is valid for 28 days from the date of writing.

If ordering your products from an internet retailer, we recommend you use a website accredited by the VMD Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS).

By law, a veterinary surgeon is only able to prescribe veterinary medicinal products following a clinical assessment of an animal under his/her care. Pets on long-term medications will require a physical assessment with a veterinary surgeon every 12 months as a minimum, to continue to be classed as under the care of the practice. Some medications require a physical assessment with a vet every time they are prescribed, such as antimicrobials, preventative parasiticide treatments and controlled drugs. A prescription may not be appropriate if your animal is an in-patient or if immediate treatment is necessary.