A Veterinary Prescription is a legal document which must be written in accordance to UK regulations and signed and dated by a Vet with a UK registration.

Prescriptions can be posted, faxed or emailed to us.

There are 3 easy steps to buying your pets prescriptions online.

1. If you do not have a prescription from your vet, click here to print off a prescription and then take it to your vets to have it stamped, signed and dated.
2. Place you order online and pay for your medications .
3. Post, fax or email us your original signed prescription and a copy of your order confirmation.

If your chosen product does not require a prescription then simply add it to your shopping cart and proceed to our secure credit card facility. On receipt of your order your item(s) will be dispatched to you.

If you prefer to send us a cheque, just click this option in the payment section and make the cheque payable to 'Pet Dispensary' and post it to us. Please note we do allow 5 days for a cheque to clear before posting out your order.

Below is some questions and answers, if you still have a query about placing an order or prescriptions please email us at sales@petdispensary.co.uk we are happy to assist you in any way we can.

A veterinary prescription is the same as a medical prescription you would get yourself from your doctor only it is for your pet! It includes information such as the product/drug name, dosage, patient and prescriber details.

Some veterinary medications are classed as POM-V (prescription only medicine). These products can be dangerous to your pet if used incorrectly and the classification is set to safeguard your pet's and public health.

All our medicines on the website that are classed as POM-V have a note attached to them. For all these medications a veterinary prescription is required to purchase them from our site.

Ask your vet! On request he or she will provide you with a written prescription. Or you can print off a prescription from our website and take it to your vets, he or she then has to stamp it, add the dosage and sign it. Once you have this then place your order online.

As soon as we receive the prescription and a copy of your order we can dispatch your items. Your prescription will be kept on file. If you choose to fax or email your prescription we also require the original posting to us for our files. Please do this as soon as possible and mark original on the prescription.

From the 31 October 2008 vets can charge to write a prescription. Your vet can charge any fee they wish and it is estimated it will be between £5 and £15. It is worth noting that Vets can write a prescription to last for 6 months medication and this should then still ensure you benefit from great savings on your medications by buying online. If you have a 6month prescription then you can buy all the medications at once or buy from us month by month to spread the costs. Vets can either produce their own prescription or you can print off a prescription and take it to your vets to complete (see: How do I get a prescription for my pet's medication?)

Your vet cannot refuse to issue a written prescription for medication they would otherwise be happy to dispense themselves. Legally an animal that a vet writes a prescription for must be registered with the practice. Your vet must establish the need for the medication and that it is appropriate for your pet. For some conditions this may mean a check up as frequently as every 3 months.

Your vet will determine which medications are required and are safe for your pets condition, although if you see a similar drug which may be more affordable or perhaps easier to give then this should be discussed with your vet.