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How much is a written prescription in Watford?

In Watford, the written prescription price is £16 to £35, typically £21, across the 10 practices that publish it: 22% below the UK typical price of £27. Last updated 28 October 2026.

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Prices in Watford

Written prescription: £16 to £35, typically £21 (10 practices)
Each extra item on it: £12.50 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

Practice	Owner	Written prescription	Each extra item on it
Hello Vet Bushey WD23 3DH	Hello Vet	£16	–
Hello Vet Garston WD25 9LQ	Hello Vet	£16	–
Vets4Pets Watford Century WD17 2SF	Pets at Home	£19	–
Blythwood Vets WD23 3DN	Linnaeus	£21	£12.50
Chess Vets Chorleywood WD3 5NJ	Linnaeus	£21	£12.50
Chess Vets Rickmansworth WD3 7DJ	Linnaeus	£21	£12.50
Fernside Veterinary Centre WD6 1AT	CVS Group	£27	–
Park Vets - Watford WD17 3PA	Inspiring Vet Care	£31	–
Oakwood Vets - Radlett WD7 7HY	Inspiring Vet Care	£35	–
Wellpet Vets - Shenley WD7 9DS	Inspiring Vet Care	£35	–

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

Questions

How much is a written prescription in Watford?

In Watford, the written prescription price is £16 to £35, typically £21, across 10 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.