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How It Works: Ordering Pet Prescription Medicines
Choose your
treatment
Select the treatment you would like to order
Upload a prescription copy at
the checkout
Provide all the information about your pet
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Delivery
Your order will be sent in discreet packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a prescription to buy POM-V pet medicines online?
Yes. POM-V items require a valid prescription from your UK vet.
How do I send you my prescription?
Upload your prescription during checkout.
I uploaded a photo—why was it rejected?
Photos must be clear. If details are wrong or expired, orders can’t be processed. This is standard across UK pet pharmacies.
Can my vet refuse to give me a written prescription?
No. Under UK law, vets must provide a written prescription if you request one for a POM-V medicine. They may charge a reasonable fee for issuing it, but they cannot refuse. This allows you to choose where to buy your pet’s medication, whether directly from your vet or from a registered UK pharmacy such as Ashcroft 4 Pets.
How long is my prescription valid?
In the UK, most repeat prescriptions for POM-V medicines are valid for up to 6 months from the date your vet issues them. You can order multiple times within this period if your vet has authorised repeats.
For controlled medicines (Schedule 2 or 3), the prescription is valid for 28 days only and cannot be repeated. These medicines are strictly regulated due to their potential for misuse.
At Ashcroft 4 Pets, we follow these UK veterinary guidelines to ensure your pet’s medication is dispensed safely, legally, and in the exact amounts prescribed.
How can I be sure Ashcroft 4 Pets is a safe and legitimate online pet pharmacy?
At Ashcroft 4 Pets, we are a fully VMD-registered and accredited online retailer. This means every prescription and over-the-counter pet medicine we supply is safe, genuine, and dispensed according to UK law.
We follow all Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) rules, and our team checks every prescription carefully before processing. You can order with confidence, knowing your pet’s health is in the hands of experts and all medicines are traceable, legally supplied, and authentic.
What about “human” medicines prescribed for pets?
If your vet prescribes a human medicine for your pet under the Cascade, we can usually dispense against that prescription (with the right checks).
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