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In St Albans, the written prescription price is £16 to £34, typically £25.33, across the 7 practices that publish it: 6% below the UK typical price of £27. Last updated 28 October 2026.
Find vets near you in St AlbansUnder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Veterinary Surgery (Animalism) AL1 2DS | DNA Vetcare | £16 | – |
| Halian Veterinary Centre AL2 2LA | Independent | £17.09 | £12.50 |
| Hatfield Vets for Pets AL9 5JP | Pets at Home | £21 | – |
| Mimram Vets AL6 9LW | VetPartners | £25.33 | – |
| Attimore Veterinary Centre AL7 2AD | CVS Group | £27 | – |
| St Albans Vets for Pets AL1 2RJ | Pets at Home | £27 | – |
| Bishops Vets - Hatfield AL10 9RQ | Inspiring Vet Care | £34 | – |
Prices for a standard, straightforward case. Compare written prescription fee prices across the UK · All vet prices in St Albans
In St Albans, the written prescription price is £16 to £34, typically £25.33, across 7 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.