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How much is a written prescription in Southampton?

In Southampton, the written prescription price is £18.50 to £36, typically £27, across the 30 practices that publish it: about the same as the UK typical price. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Southampton

  • Written prescription: £18.50 to £36, typically £27 (30 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
Winchester Vets for Pets SO23 7XAPets at Home£18.50–
Boyatt Wood Vets SO50 4SYIndependent£21–
Chandlers Ford Vets SO53 2GFIndependent£21–
Heartwood Vets SO21 2NAIndependent£21£12.50
Southampton Vets for Pets SO15 7NUPets at Home£21–
Totton Vets for Pets SO40 3HXPets at Home£21–
Riverside Vets SO50 6AJIndependent£22.50–
Bitterne Vets4Pets SO19 2BNPets at Home£24–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Botley SO30 2ESCVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Hamble SO31 4JSCVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Hedge End SO30 2USCVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Centre - Southampton SO15 5DJCVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Hospital - Shedfield SO32 2JGCVS Group£27–
Animed Veterinary Hospital - Shedfield SO32 2JGCVS Group£27–
Mildmay Veterinary Centre - Chandlers Ford SO53 3APCVS Group£27–
Mildmay Veterinary Hospital - Winchester SO23 7RUCVS Group£27–
Mildmay Veterinary Hospital - Winchester SO23 7RUCVS Group£27–
Seadown Veterinary Centre - Totton SO40 3JACVS Group£27–
Hedge End Vets4Pets SO30 2UHPets at Home£28.50–
Midforest Vets - Lyndhurst SO43 7DDInspiring Vet Care£31–
Midforest Vets - Totton SO40 7DYInspiring Vet Care£31–
Beech House Vets - Bitterne SO18 6TGInspiring Vet Care£33–
Christopher Carter Vets - Shirley SO16 6TLInspiring Vet Care£33–
Shield Vets - Bishop's Waltham SO32 1DJInspiring Vet Care£34–
Shield Vets - Hedge End SO30 4EHInspiring Vet Care£34–
Heathside Vets - Southampton SO31 6LEInspiring Vet Care£34.50–
Orchard Vets - Ashurst SO40 7AWInspiring Vet Care£36–
Orchard Vets - Bassett SO16 7PPInspiring Vet Care£36–
Orchard Vets - Fair Oak SO50 7GWInspiring Vet Care£36–
Orchard Vets - Romsey SO51 8BZInspiring Vet Care£36–

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

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Southampton?

In Southampton, the written prescription price is £18.50 to £36, typically £27, across 30 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.