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Written prescription fee Cost in York(2026)

14 practices with prices listed

Cheapest in city

£20

Galtres Veterinary Surgery: Written prescription charge (one item); more than one item £28.50, controlled drug (28 day supply) £17.00. Prices effective as of September 2025.

Average in York

£26.39

Most expensive

£31

York is more expensive than the UK average (£24.28) for this procedure by an average of £2.11.

Written prescription fee prices in York

Galtres Veterinary Surgery

York, YO61 1SF

Written prescription charge (one item); more than one item £28.50, controlled drug (28 day supply) £17.00. Prices effective as of September 2025.

£20

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Bishopton Veterinary Group (York - Toft Lodge)

York, YO61 3LA

Written prescription fee, 3 month prescription (one item).

£21

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Station House Vets

York, YO60 7EP

Written prescription, single drug; each additional drug £12.50.

£21

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Battle Flatts Veterinary Clinic (Buttercrambe Road)

York, YO41 1AN

Number of times the prescription can be reused and duration will vary.

£27

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Battle Flatts Veterinary Centre - Pocklington

York, YO42 2JZ

Number of times the prescription can be reused and duration will vary.

£27

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Tower Veterinary Group - Acomb Surgery

Acomb, York, YO24 4LZ

£27.50

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Tower Veterinary Group - Fulford Road

York, YO10 4DA

£27.50

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Tower Veterinary Group - Haxby Surgery

Haxby, York, YO32 2JH

£27.50

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Minster Veterinary Practice - Willow Grove

Earswick, York, YO32 9SJ

£28

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Minster Veterinary Practice - Salisbury Road

York, YO26 4YN

£28

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Minster Veterinary Practice - Haxby

Haxby, York, YO32 2LU

£28

Last checked 12 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Minster Veterinary Practice (Copmanthorpe)

York, YO23 3SH

Written prescription for one medication.

£28

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Minster Veterinary Practice (Crockey Hill)

York, YO19 4SJ

Written prescription for one medication.

£28

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Rae, Bean & Partners

York, YO51 9AX

Full price.

£31

Last checked 24 Jul 2026 · Published by practice

Frequently asked questions

How much does written prescription fee cost in York?

Written prescription fee in York costs between £20 and £31, with an average of £26.39 across 14 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.

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