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How much is a written prescription in Colchester?

In Colchester, the written prescription price is £16 to £35, typically £21, across the 17 practices that publish it: 22% below the UK typical price of £27. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Colchester

  • Written prescription: £16 to £35, typically £21 (17 practices)
  • Each extra item on it: £12 to £12.50, typically £12.25 (4 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
Millennium Vets CO6 1NSIndependent£16£12.50
Forge Vets CO6 3PNVetPartners£20.75–
Forge Vets (CO9) CO9 2AZVetPartners£20.75–
Clacton-on-Sea Vets For Pets CO15 3TPPets at Home£21–
Colne Valley Vets Colchester and Wivenhoe CO1 2GULinnaeus£21£12
Colne Valley Vets – Wivenhoe CO7 9ETLinnaeus£21£12
Haven Vets – Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6EHIndependent£21–
Mayne Vets CO4 5AFIndependent£21£12.50
Mulberry Vets, Sudbury CO10 1JUInspiring Vet Care£21–
The Colchester Vets CO4 9YAIndependent£21–
The Home Vet Care Service CO11 1NSIndependent£21–
Ark Vets - Colchester CO3 4AFInspiring Vet Care£30–
Catley Cross Vets - Halstead CO9 2PEInspiring Vet Care£30–
Paws Vets - Colchester CO2 8PZInspiring Vet Care£31–
Spring Lodge Vets, Tiptree CO5 0SUInspiring Vet Care£32–
Highcliff Vets - Brantham CO11 1QLInspiring Vet Care£35–
House Call Vet CO2 7FJIndependent£35–

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

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Colchester?

In Colchester, the written prescription price is £16 to £35, typically £21, 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.