Parasites
Profender for cats
Spot-on wormer for cats covering roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms; an injection-free alternative to oral wormers. Active ingredient: emodepside + praziquantel.
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Live pricing refresh in progress
POM-V
Distribution category
Written prescription required (CMA cap £21)
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indicated conditions in this catalogue
Source: UK datasheets + VMD register
Pricing coming soon
Live pricing for Profender coming soon
The dog side of Vet Bill Saver is already live across every common UK prescription. The cat catalogue follows the same methodology — six VMD-approved UK online pharmacies, monthly refresh on the first weekend, sorted by price not commission. We're working through the cat catalogue now.
Drop your email and we'll alert you the moment Profender pricing goes live.
Conditions Profender is used for
- roundworms
- hookworms
- tapeworms
Not medical advice. Always follow your prescribing vet's instructions and read the patient information leaflet.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Profender for cats the same as the version my vet dispenses?
- Yes. UK VMD-approved online pharmacies dispense the same manufacturer-branded product in identical packaging as your vet practice. The supply chain origin is the manufacturer in both cases. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate inspects every approved online pharmacy on the same cycle as a practice dispensary.
- When will live Profender pricing be available on Vet Bill Saver?
- Cat medication pricing rolls out through summer 2026 (D2). Sign up on this page and we will email you the moment Profender pricing goes live at any of the six VMD-approved UK online pharmacies.
- Do I need a prescription to order Profender for cats?
- Yes. Profender is a POM-V product and requires a written prescription from a UK-registered vet. From 23 September 2026 the CMA Order caps the prescription fee at £21 for the first medicine plus £12.50 per additional medicine on the same prescription.
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