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Written prescription prices in Southampton

Across 8 published practices, exact prices for written prescription in Southampton span £21 to £28.50. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services. Updated 2026-10-04.

Southampton published prices

Published price

Lowest exact

£21

Highest exact

£28.50

Low £21High £28.50

This published span covers 8 practices, but the current procedure identity combines materially different services, so no typical price is stated.

Estimate helperBefore you agree to a written prescriptionQuestions to make the estimate easier to understand.

Separate the clinic prescription fee from the cost of the medicine, delivery and any consultation or monitoring needed.

These are possible components only: the price may include some, all or none of them. Ask the clinic whether each item is covered. Prices are not directly comparable unless the scope matches.

What to confirm

  • Confirm whether the fee is per prescription, per medicine or per item, and how many repeats it permits.
  • Ask how long the prescription is valid and whether a recheck or monitoring test would be charged separately.
  • Check the exact medicine, strength, formulation, pack quantity and delivery cost before comparing retailers.

For medicines sold online, use the VMD register where registration is required and follow the prescription supplied by your vet.

Open the reusable estimate checklist
  • □ An itemised list of likely charges
  • □ VAT included in every figure
  • □ Anaesthesia, sedation and monitoring
  • □ Diagnostics and laboratory tests
  • □ Medicines and take-home pain relief
  • □ Follow-up appointments and aftercare
  • □ What could increase the estimate
  • □ The amount or circumstance that triggers a call before more work
Sources and current status

Current professional guidanceRCVS guidance says non-emergency treatment should have a written estimate with likely itemised charges, complications, follow-up and VAT; material increases should be discussed before continuing. RCVS source ↗

Current lawThe Consumer Rights Act covers consumer services, including reasonable care and skill and a reasonable charge if no exact price was agreed. GOV.UK source ↗ Online suppliers of POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS medicines must be VMD-registered before supply. VMD guidance ↗

Future CMA requirementsStatus checked 31 August 2026: the substantive CMA Order was still being finalised, so its specific £500 estimate and update thresholds were not yet in force. CMA status ↗

Compare total prescription costsBrowse medicinesCheck the VMD register ↗

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Clinics offering written prescription in Southampton

Procedure

Animed Veterinary Centre - Southampton

Operated by CVS Group

£27

Published fee · Prescription Fee

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  • SO15 5DJ
  • dog

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Procedure

Animed Veterinary Hospital

Ownership not confirmed

£27

Published fee · Prescription Fee

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  • SO32 2JG
  • dog

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Procedure

Harrier Veterinary Surgery - Hamble

Ownership not confirmed

£27

Published fee · Prescription Fee

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  • SO31 4JS
  • dog

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Procedure

Hedge End Veterinary Health Centre

Ownership not confirmed

Multiple published prices · Excluded from comparison

Different price basis — not directly comparable.

  • SO30 4EH
  • Important price notes:
    This practice lists conflicting prices for this comparison.

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Procedure

Pet Vet

Part of petvet.org.uk

£25

Published fee · Written prescription (per item)

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  • SO18 5TQ

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Procedure

Pet Vet

Part of petvet.org.uk

£25

Published fee · Written prescription (per item)

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  • SO19 9AP

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Procedure

Vets for Pets Shirley

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£21

Published fee · Written Prescription Fee

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  • SO16 6TP

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Procedure

Vets4Pets - Hedge End

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£28.50

Published fee · Written Prescription

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  • SO30 2UH
  • dog

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Procedure

Vets4Pets Southampton

Part of Pets at Home Vet Group

£21

Published fee · Written Prescription Fee

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  • SO15 7NU

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Real published prices, not estimates— taken from publicly available clinic price lists where available. Clinics without a published price show as “Not listed”. Where a clinic uses a different name for this procedure, we show their original label above. How we collect prices. Price comparison methodology.

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What affects written prescription prices?

  • Location — city-centre practices typically charge more than suburban clinics
  • Practice type — corporate chains, independent practices, and 24-hour hospitals price differently
  • Included services — some clinics bundle consultation fees; others charge separately

Prices shown are taken directly from clinic websites and fee schedules. They reflect the publicly listed fee at the time of collection and may not include all additional charges.

Frequently asked questions

How much does written prescription cost in Southampton?

Across 8 published practices, exact prices for written prescription in Southampton span £21 to £28.50. Petfair does not describe this heterogeneous procedure group as typical because it currently combines materially different services.

Why do written prescription prices vary between vets in Southampton?

Written prescription prices vary because location — city-centre practices typically charge more than suburban clinics and practice type — corporate chains, independent practices, and 24-hour hospitals price differently. Always confirm the full cost with your vet before booking.

How does Petfair collect vet prices in Southampton?

Petfair collects prices directly from clinic websites and published fee schedules. We do not call clinics or use estimated prices. Data is updated regularly. Prices may change — always verify with the clinic before booking.

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