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How much is a written prescription in Preston?

In Preston, the written prescription price is £16 to £30, typically £24, across the 13 practices that publish it: 11% below the UK typical price of £27. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Preston

  • Written prescription: £16 to £30, typically £24 (13 practices)
  • Each extra item on it: £12.50 to £12.50, typically £12.50 (5 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
Chorley Vets PR7 2SNIndependent£16£12.50
Pinewood Vets PR7 1DXIndependent£20£12.50
Pinewood Vets – Chorley PR7 1DXIndependent£20£12.50
Lanes Vets Garstang PR3 1PRIndependent£21£12.50
Rowan Vets PR4 1TPIndependent£21£12.50
Southport Vets for Pets PR8 1SAPets at Home£21–
Town Vets PR9 0QTIndependent£24–
Parker & Crowther Vets (PR8) PR8 3DEVetPartners£25–
Parker & Crowther Vets (PR9) PR9 8PBVetPartners£25–
Preston Vets4Pets PR2 2YNPets at Home£25–
Southport Veterinary Centre PR8 5RGCVS Group£27–
My Vets - Ashton PR2 2DXInspiring Vet Care£30–
My Vets - Leyland PR26 7SNInspiring Vet Care£30–

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

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Preston?

In Preston, the written prescription price is £16 to £30, typically £24, across 13 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.