Online pharmacy
Order your pet’s medicine direct to your door, through an accredited online pharmacy
Why buy pet medication online?
Online pet pharmacies can be a great way to save money on the medication you’d usually get from your vet. Not only can they be cheaper to buy, but they could also help you get the most out of your pet insurance.
If you have your pet insured, regardless of the level of cover you have chosen, your policy will allow you to claim up to a specific amount of money. By buying your pet’s regular medication online, you’ll typically spend less and have more cover available to claim for unexpected emergencies.
Medicine Cost Comparison
| No. | Name of Medication | Dog/Cat | Condition that Medication can be prescribed for | Average Vet Price Point* | VioVet Ltd Website Price |
| 1 | Metacam, 15ml (0.5 mg/ml), Oral Suspension | Cat | Pain and Inflammation | £30.30 | £14.09 |
| 2 | Cardisure, 2.5mg, Flavoured 90 Tablets | Dog | Heart Disease | £214.20 | £161.10 |
| 3 | Vetoryl, 30mg, pack of 30 | Dog | Cushing’s Disease | £98.40 | £60.81 |
| 4 | Apoquel, 3.6mg, Chewable Tablets, pack of 100 | Dog | Skin Conditions | £189 | £93.99 |
| 5 | Thyronorm 5mg, 100ml, Oral Solution | Cat | Hyperthyroidism | £110.07 | £63.49 |
*Average vet medication costs taken from Animal Friends claims data (January 2023 - December 2023). VioVet Ltd prices correct as of 13th November 2024.
When should I use an online pet pharmacy?
For non-urgent medications, such as routine treatments or preventative care, online pet pharmacies can be a convenient and affordable option.
If your pet needs immediate relief from an illness, injury, or condition, buying medication directly from the vet means their discomfort or pain can be managed as quickly as possible.
Our Pet Pharmacy Partner
We’ve partnered with VioVet Ltd, an online supplier of pet prescription and non-prescription medication, supplements and food, to help give our customers the chance to start saving on their pet’s medication and health essentials. You can click the button below to visit their website to see how your prescription costs compare.
This AFI webpage uses affiliate links for Viovet. This means that if you buy something through these links, we may earn a commission.
How to start ordering your pet’s medication online
Get your prescription from your vet.
Go to your preferred online pharmacy and select the medication you need, this typically takes a few minutes to complete.
Relax, as the medication is delivered to your door and we process your claim.
Don't forget, we can cover up to £10 postage and packing when you order your pet's prescription medication online.
What happens to the cost of writing the prescription?
In some cases, your vet may charge an admin fee to write your prescription, and, as an Animal Friends customer, this cost will be covered as part of your claim. Please make sure you upload the receipt as part of your online claim submission.
Which online pet pharmacy can I trust?
The UK government keeps an active directory of accredited internet retailers (AIRS). While this is a voluntary scheme, it can be a great place to find, or check, if an online medicine retailer can be trusted.
Don’t forget: While it may feel daunting to ask for a prescription, your vet is there to help you – which includes helping you access alternative options for purchasing your pet’s medication.
It’s important to note that even though many vets can readily provide you with a prescription, some practices may ask for a day or two’s notice to process your request. There are also some vet practices that ask for a small fee to process prescriptions. Please take these factors into consideration, and weigh them against your pet’s needs, before choosing to buy your medication online.