Here are some frequently asked questions about getting your pet's medication online.
Simply find the medication you need for your pet online at UK Pet Drugs. You will be prompted to answer a few questions regarding your pet and its condition, and you will then have to upload a valid vet prescription in order to complete your purchase.
Some pet medications can only be purchased with a valid prescription. There are many different types of pet medications that fit under different categories that we provide at UK Pets. These categories are:
Prescription medications are those that can only be legally dispensed and purchased alongside a valid prescription. In order to get a valid prescription you will need to visit a vet who will be able to write one for you. An example of a prescription medication is Antirobe.
POM-VPS stands for prescription-only medications veterinarian, pharmacist, and suitably qualified person. POM-VPS medications can be prescribed by any reasonably qualified person (RQP) without the need for a physical examination. An example of a POM-VPS is Dermisol cream.
AVM-GSL stands for authorised veterinary medicine - general sales list. Medications and products under this category are able to be purchased without a valid prescription, and there are no restrictions in terms of supplying or purchasing them. An example of an AVM-GSL is Green Releaf Tablets.
GS products are also available to purchase without the need for a valid prescription. There are no restrictions on supplying or purchasing these products. An example of a GS product is Hygiecatch.
At UK Pet Drugs, all of our prescription medications are dispensed by registered UK pharmacists. We are also Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) accredited retailers, meaning that we have accreditation to supply prescription medications and more.
The main benefit of purchasing animal medication online is that it is much cheaper than getting it straight from your vet. Often, a vet's prices for the medication they sell will be higher than those that you can find online.
Getting your medication via an online pet prescription works in the same way as getting your medication from your vet. When you go to checkout you will need to answer some questions regarding your pet, and then you will need to upload your prescription.
All of the medications that are provided by UK Pet Drugs are supplied by registered United Kingdom-based pharmacists. As Veterinary Medicine Directorate (VMD) accredited retailers we are trusted with supplying prescription-only medications.
As long as your prescription is valid then you will be able to use it to purchase the medication that you require. Your prescription will be rejected if it is not valid, and you will then not be able to purchase the medication that your pets need.
It is important that you only purchase your pet’s prescription medication online from a reputable source like UK Pet Drugs. When you purchase from us, you can be assured you are getting a great deal on completely legitimate medication that your pet needs.