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Written prescription fee Cost in Birkenhead(2026)
15 practices with prices listed
Cheapest in city
£20
New Hope Vets: Initial — £12.50 per additional medication
Average in Birkenhead
£25.18
Most expensive
£38.14
Birkenhead is more expensive than the UK average (£24.28) for this procedure by an average of £0.90.
Written prescription fee prices in Birkenhead
New Hope Vets
Wallasey, CH45 5BG
Initial — £12.50 per additional medication
£20
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Prenton Vets4Pets
Prenton, CH42 8PE
Written prescription — re-examination repeat prescription £41
£20
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Broadway Veterinary Surgery – Wallasey
Wallasey, CH44 2AF
Additional items in same consultation £12.50
£21
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Greasby Vets4Pets
Greasby, CH49 3AT
Dog written prescription — cat is £16.00
£21
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Sanderson Vet
Heswall, CH60 7RJ
£21
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Broadway Veterinary Surgery – Bebington
Higher Bebington, CH63 5LX
Additional items in same consultation £12.50
£21
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Broadway Veterinary Surgery – Heswall
Heswall, CH60 0BY
Additional items in same consultation £12.50
£21
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Care Veterinary
Eastham, CH62 0AW
Plus VAT — total approx £30
£25
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Animal Trust Vets – Birkenhead
Birkenhead, CH41 4AH
£27
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Dee View – Irby Veterinary Centre
Irby, CH61 3UE
Standard rate; duration and number of reuses vary
£27
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Wirral Vet – Wallasey
Wallasey, CH45 4QW
Full price
£28
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Wirral Vets – Upton Road
Birkenhead, CH43 9RW
Full price
£28
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Acorn Veterinary Centre
West Kirby, CH48 4DD
Per medication, 1-6 months
£29.50
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Hoylake Veterinary Surgery
Hoylake, CH47 5AF
First item — £15 each subsequent item
£30
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Littlecroft Vets
Higher Bebington, CH63 5RB
Written prescription
£38.14
Last checked 19 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Frequently asked questions
How much does written prescription fee cost in Birkenhead?
Written prescription fee in Birkenhead costs between £20 and £38.14, with an average of £25.18 across 15 practices. Prices are published under the CMA Veterinary Market Investigation Order.
Why do vet prices vary so much?
Vet prices vary depending on location, practice size, staffing costs, equipment, and whether the practice is independently owned or part of a corporate group. The CMA ruling means practices must now publish prices, making it easier to compare and shop around.
Are these prices guaranteed?
Prices are published directly by practices under CMA transparency rules. Always confirm the price with your vet before booking, as individual circumstances (e.g. animal weight, complexity) may affect the final cost.