Petfair prescription journey
Compare prescription and medicine costs all-in
Match the exact medicine and pack, include the clinic fee, delivery and repeats, then see what is known and what still needs checking.
Built for like-for-like checks
- Published retailer prices only
- Prescription fee and repeats separated
- Missing fees and delivery stay unknown
Compare your costs
Use the exact details on your prescription or medicine packaging. This calculator compares costs only; it does not recommend changing medicine, strength, dosage or frequency.
This calculator currently has no eligible medicine offers for a total-cost calculation. Individual retailer listings may still be available on medicine pages; they do not necessarily qualify for this calculator.
Browse medicines and variantsWhat the comparison includes
Petfair matches the exact normalised medicine variant and pack quantity, then uses the approved direct pack prices from in-stock retailers. Offers remain in neutral alphabetical order while delivery is unknown. Your orders, authorised repeats and paid prescription fees are counted separately.
Each quantity shown is one whole retailer pack. The calculator does not combine packs, price a partial pack or estimate a quantity that is not listed.
Retailer prices and availability can change. Always confirm the medicine, strength, formulation, quantity and final total with the retailer.
About prescriptions and delivery
A valid veterinary prescription is still required. Petfair's current retailer dataset does not include delivery charges. Enter the selected retailer's delivery charge when confirmed; otherwise it stays unknown and no money difference is shown.
Current guidance and requirements
RCVS guidance says an owner can request a written prescription and buy the prescribed medicine elsewhere; a vet may charge a reasonable prescription fee. Online suppliers of relevant veterinary medicine categories must be registered before supply.
Future CMA obligations
Read the national prescription-fee guide for the final CMA Order, its future VAT-inclusive caps and the applicable dates. Those caps concern providing a written prescription, not the medicine price; they are not a substitute for your actual clinic fee.
Written-prescription fees and CMA timetable →A compact but important note
Petfair compares published retailer prices and does not sell medicines. A valid veterinary prescription may be required. Prices, stock and delivery costs can change. Petfair does not provide veterinary advice; follow your vet's prescription and confirm all product details before ordering.
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