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How do I get a prescription for my dog UK?
How to Order Pet Prescription Medicine
- Ask your vet for a written prescription for the medicines that your pet needs.
- Place your order with Vetscriptions.
- Upload your prescription online where our vets check and authorise your order.
- Complete an Animal Health Form.
Can I get my dog prescription online?
If your pet or horse requires prescription medication, you can purchase pet drugs online here. You need to obtain a prescription from your vet first, and then place your order with us.
How do I order a prescription for my dog?
If your vet determines that your pet needs prescription medications, you can ask them for a written prescription so you can buy the drugs online – rather than directly from the surgery. You will then be asked to upload a photo or scan of the prescription during the checkout process.
Is a vet obliged to give you a prescription?
Legally a vet is obliged, on request, to issue a written prescription for a medicine they would be prepared to sell to you themselves.
Do vets charge for a prescription UK?
If you request a written prescription your vet has to provide one. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons dictate that the vet must charge a reasonable fee. Prescribing fees per drug or a prescription charge may be applied.
Can you take a vet prescription to a chemist UK?
Providing a vet prescription meets all legal requirements, a supply of drugs from the pharmacy can be made. A vet prescription is treated in the pharmacy the same as a private prescription.
Will my vet charge me for a prescription?
Your Vet is legally obliged to issue you with a prescription should they determine POM-V products are necessary, but they are allowed to make a reasonable charge for doing so. This is a nominal fee and should not be excessive or to prevent you from purchasing a product.
How much is a prescription from a vet UK?
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets may ‘make a reasonable charge for prescriptions’, but does not define ‘reasonable’. The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons estimates the typical fee is between £10 and £15.
Will my vet give me a prescription?
Yes, most vets will make a small nominal fee for writing a prescription for your pet’s medication. Most owners will still make a considerable saving by purchasing their veterinary medicines online.
How much do vets charge for a prescription UK?
Prescription only Medicines A prescription may not be appropriate if your animal is an in-patient or immediate treatment is necessary. As from January 2022, the charges for issuing a written prescription are as follows: £23.99 (inc VAT) for the first item. £17.99 (inc VAT) for each and every subsequent item.
Do vets charge for writing a prescription?
Should vets charge for prescriptions?
Why are dog prescriptions so expensive?
It’s very expensive for a drug manufacturer to go through the process of getting a drug approved and available to sell for animal species. The manufacturer may speculate that they won’t make much money from a drug, and perhaps not enough to justify going through the expensive and complex drug approval process.