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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.