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How much is a written prescription in Reading?

In Reading, the written prescription price is £20 to £38, typically £27, across the 32 practices that publish it: about the same as the UK typical price. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Reading

  • Written prescription: £20 to £38, typically £27 (32 practices)
  • Each extra item on it: £9.50 to £12.50, typically £12.50 (3 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
Harrison Family Vets (RG6) RG6 1BEIndependent£20–
Bracknell Vets4Pets RG12 1ENPets at Home£21–
Moor Cottage Veterinary Practice RG42 4AALinnaeus£21£12.50
Mulberry House Vets – Wokingham RG40 1RDIndependent£21–
The Barn Animal Practice RG24 8ADLinnaeus£21£12.50
Valley Veterinary Group RG7 6JUIndependent£21–
VetMobile UK RG7 5TNIndependent£21£9.50
Tilehurst Vets for Pets (Oxford Road) RG30 1PRPets at Home£21.40–
The Veterinary Centre RG9 1ELIndependent£22.50–
Active Vetcare - Beechwood Veterinary Centre RG5 3DECVS Group£27–
Active Vetcare - Bracken Veterinary Centre RG42 2AWCVS Group£27–
Active Vetcare - Oakley Veterinary Centre RG4 7RNCVS Group£27–
Active Vetcare - Sonning Common Veterinary Centre RG4 9NACVS Group£27–
Active Vetcare - Tilehurst Veterinary Centre RG31 5ARCVS Group£27–
Active Vetcare - Twyford Veterinary Centre RG10 9EJCVS Group£27–
Brunswick Place Veterinary Centre RG21 3NNCVS Group£27–
Burghfield Veterinary Centre RG7 3YUCVS Group£27–
Falkland Veterinary Centre RG14 7EDCVS Group£27–
Goring Veterinary Centre RG8 9ARCVS Group£27–
Mildmay Veterinary Centre - Overton RG25 3HRCVS Group£27–
Nine Mile - Emmview Veterinary Centre RG41 3DACVS Group£27–
Nine Mile Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 RG40 4JDCVS Group£27–
Nine Mile Veterinary Hospital - CVS Vets 24/7 RG40 4JDCVS Group£27–
GP Vets - Basingstoke RG21 8YXInspiring Vet Care£29–
GP Vets, Tadley RG26 3STInspiring Vet Care£29–
Hook Vets RG27 9HGInspiring Vet Care£30–
The Woodley Vet RG5 3JYInspiring Vet Care£30–
Castle Vet Hospital - Reading RG1 7TWInspiring Vet Care£30.50–
GKG Vets - Newbury RG14 7PSInspiring Vet Care£31–
GKG Vets - Thatcham RG19 4PZInspiring Vet Care£31–
Foxcotte Vets, Whitchurch RG28 7AJInspiring Vet Care£37.25–
Shinfield Vets RG2 9BEInspiring Vet Care£38–

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

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Reading?

In Reading, the written prescription price is £20 to £38, typically £27, across 32 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.