Prescriptions

Prescription medications are available from this practice.

You may obtain Prescription Only Medicines Veterinary (POM-Vs) from your veterinary surgeon or ask for a written prescription and obtain these medicines elsewhere. Your veterinary surgeon may only prescribe POM-Vs to animals under their care. Please note that there is a fee payable for written prescriptions, please check with reception for current price.

A written prescription may not be appropriate if your animal is an inpatient or immediate treatment is necessary.

Estimates for cost of medications

You will be informed upon request of the price of any medications that may be dispensed for your animal.

Practice Policy

The general policy at The Veterinary Surgery is to reassess an animal requiring repeat prescriptions every 3 months, but this may vary with individual circumstances. We require 24 hours notice to prepare a renewed prescription, this may be longer at the weekend.