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How much is a written prescription in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, the written prescription price is £15 to £37, typically £27, across the 17 practices that publish it: about the same as the UK typical price. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Canterbury

  • Written prescription: £15 to £37, typically £27 (17 practices)

Under 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.

Every practice, cheapest written prescription first

PracticeOwnerWritten prescriptionEach extra item on it
Viking Bay Vets CT10 2EBIndependent£15£12.50
Animal House Vets Surgery CT14 9TYIndependent£20–
Broadway Veterinary Centre – Herne Bay CT6 8SRIndependent£21.78–
Beacon View Vets CT13 0HEIndependent£24–
Broadstairs Vets for Pets CT10 2RQPets at Home£25–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Beltinge CT6 6SECVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Whitstable CT5 1JPCVS Group£27–
Barton Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 CT1 3BHCVS Group£27–
Maison Dieu Veterinary Centre CT16 2LGCVS Group£27–
Plunketts Veterinary Centre CT11 7SACVS Group£27–
Bourne Vets - Canterbury CT4 5EUInspiring Vet Care£30–
Corner House Vets, Herne Bay CT6 5DJInspiring Vet Care£31–
White Cliffs Vets - Whitfield CT16 3PXInspiring Vet Care£31.50–
Lady Dane Vets, Whitstable CT5 1NAInspiring Vet Care£33–
Barrow Hill Vets, Hythe CT21 6JSInspiring Vet Care£35–
Thanet Vets, Margate CT9 5TPInspiring Vet Care£36–
Manor Vets - Folkestone CT19 4RHInspiring Vet Care£37–

Prices for a standard, straightforward case. Compare written prescription fee prices across the UK · All vet prices in Canterbury

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, the written prescription price is £15 to £37, typically £27, across 17 practices that publish it. Checked 28 October 2026.

Why do vet prices for written prescription fee vary so much?

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.