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Written prescription fee Cost in Preston(2026)
6 practices with prices listed
Cheapest in city
£18.80
Ribble Vets (Station Road): Pet Prescription Fee
Average in Preston
£22.23
Most expensive
£32.99
Preston is cheaper than the UK average (£24.28) for this procedure — saving pet owners an average of £2.05.
Written prescription fee prices in Preston
Ribble Vets (Station Road)
Preston, PR4 3AD
Pet Prescription Fee
£18.80
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Ribble Vets (Liverpool Road)
Preston, PR1 0HT
Pet Prescription Fee
£18.80
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Ribble Vets (Golden Hill Lane)
Preston, PR25 3NP
Pet Prescription Fee
£18.80
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Longridge Vets
Preston, PR3 3AY
Written Prescription, charge for the first item; £12.50 per additional item ordered at the same time
£19
Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Preston Vets4Pets
Preston, PR2 2YN
£25
Last checked 20 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Rowan Veterinary Centre (Preston)
Preston, PR4 1TP
Written prescription, one item
£32.99
Last checked 21 Jul 2026 · Published by practice
Frequently asked questions
How much does written prescription fee cost in Preston?
Written prescription fee in Preston costs between £18.80 and £32.99, with an average of £22.23 across 6 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.