Should Vets Charge for Prescriptions?

Veterinarians asked by pharmacies to approve prescriptions they have not initiated should do so only if the prescription is appropriate and a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists. ... It is not unethical for a veterinarian to charge a reasonable professional fee for a prescription.

Do you have to pay for a vet prescription?

Your Vet is legally obliged to issue you with a prescription should they determine POM-V products are necessary, but they are allowed to make a reasonable charge for doing so. This is a nominal fee and should not be excessive or to prevent you from purchasing a product.

Why do vets charge a prescription fee?

They are charged when an owner asks for a prescription so they can buy cheaper medicine from an online pharmacy, for instance. There is no written prescription and no fee if the owner buys medication from the vet. ... But since the ban was lifted, most practices have reintroduced fees.