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In Cambridge, the written prescription price is £20 to £35, typically £27, across the 9 practices that publish it: about the same as the UK typical price. Last updated 28 October 2026.
Find vets near you in CambridgeUnder the CMA’s new rules, written prescription fees will be capped at £21.40 for the first medicine and £12.70 for each extra one: from 23 March 2027 at large groups and 23 September 2027 at smaller practices. Buying the medicine online with a written prescription is often much cheaper: see our medicine price checker.
| Practice | Owner | Written prescription | Each extra item on it |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's Veterinary School Hospital CB3 0ES | Independent | £20 | £12 |
| Lida Vets CB8 9AQ | Linnaeus | £21 | £12.50 |
| Haverhill Vets for Pets CB9 8QL | Pets at Home | £25 | – |
| Saffron Walden Vets4Pets CB10 2UR | Pets at Home | £25 | – |
| Arbury Road Veterinary Centre CB4 2JE | CVS Group | £27 | – |
| Ely Veterinary Centre CB7 4HF | CVS Group | £27 | – |
| Soham Veterinary Centre CB7 5AH | CVS Group | £27 | – |
| Cambridge Vets - Cherry Hinton CB1 7BS | Inspiring Vet Care | £32 | – |
| Hawkedon & Homefield Vets - Haverhill CB9 8QP | Inspiring Vet Care | £35 | – |
Prices for a standard, straightforward case. Compare written prescription fee prices across the UK · All vet prices in Cambridge
In Cambridge, the written prescription price is £20 to £35, typically £27, across 9 practices that publish it. Checked 28 October 2026.
Practices set their own prices. Price can reflect what is included (such as pain relief, a check-up afterwards or tests beforehand), the equipment and staff on site, and who owns the practice. Ask each practice what its price includes.
Prices are taken from each practice’s own published price list, include VAT and are for a standard, straightforward case. We check every practice once a week; these prices were last updated on 28 October 2026. Always confirm with the practice before booking. How we collect and show prices.