Getting just the prescription from the vet (not the drugs)

[numtumfutunch]

Hi

It looks like our dog is going to need long term treatment with Metacam - an anti inflammatory

He's done really well with just a weeks worth and now its wearing off is becoming stiff and arthritic again

32ml of Metacam lasts a week and costs £20 from the vet, plus the cost of the consultation on top

I can buy 180ml of Metacam online for less than £20 but need a prescription which is where it gets a bit grey

If I walk in to the vet how likely will they either freely give me a new prescription to go and buy the stuff elsewhere or else offer to discount the stuff they sell me?

Im not really asking for it for free because the initial £20 just covered the drug, everything else in the consult was billed separately

Anyone been through similar negotiations??

Cheers

[HOGEPH]

I've had a paid for prescription off of my vet before, no problems. It was cheaper to get flea treatments on line, and they didn't have a problem with this.

[Jasandjules]

Our vet will generally issue us a prescription to purchase online - they charge £10-20 for it but that still works out cheaper...

[riosyd]

I used to get a prescription from my vet for £18-20 for six month supply (separate prescription for each item required). I think the vet needs to see your pet every six months for a check up too.

[Bonefish Blues]

I think that they can't refuse to do that.

[The Moose]

If they do refuse, I’d suggest finding a new vet.

[m1dg3]

Metacam pricing is a bit strange - the big bottles are only a tiny bit more expensive than the small ones. I spoke to our vet about this and they were happy to order us the big bottle.

I can't remember the exact numbers but say the small bottle was £20, the big bottle was £23. It worked out cheaper than getting a prescription and ordering online.

[numtumfutunch]

Many thanks all

Vet very happy to give me a script to buy online after I offered to pay them for a small bottle to tide the old bugger over and said there was no way they could price match

Cheers