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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.
Find vets near you in ColchesterUnder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Vets CO6 1NS | Independent | £16 | £12.50 |
| Forge Vets CO6 3PN | VetPartners | £20.75 | – |
| Forge Vets (CO9) CO9 2AZ | VetPartners | £20.75 | – |
| Clacton-on-Sea Vets For Pets CO15 3TP | Pets at Home | £21 | – |
| Colne Valley Vets Colchester and Wivenhoe CO1 2GU | Linnaeus | £21 | £12 |
| Colne Valley Vets – Wivenhoe CO7 9ET | Linnaeus | £21 | £12 |
| Haven Vets – Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6EH | Independent | £21 | – |
| Mayne Vets CO4 5AF | Independent | £21 | £12.50 |
| Mulberry Vets, Sudbury CO10 1JU | Inspiring Vet Care | £21 | – |
| The Colchester Vets CO4 9YA | Independent | £21 | – |
| The Home Vet Care Service CO11 1NS | Independent | £21 | – |
| Ark Vets - Colchester CO3 4AF | Inspiring Vet Care | £30 | – |
| Catley Cross Vets - Halstead CO9 2PE | Inspiring Vet Care | £30 | – |
| Paws Vets - Colchester CO2 8PZ | Inspiring Vet Care | £31 | – |
| Spring Lodge Vets, Tiptree CO5 0SU | Inspiring Vet Care | £32 | – |
| Highcliff Vets - Brantham CO11 1QL | Inspiring Vet Care | £35 | – |
| House Call Vet CO2 7FJ | Independent | £35 | – |
Prices for a standard, straightforward case. Compare written prescription fee prices across the UK · All vet prices in Colchester
In Colchester, the written prescription price is £16 to £35, typically £21, across 17 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.