Joint & pain

Daxocox

Weekly oral NSAID for osteoarthritis pain in dogs. Loading dose on day 1, then once weekly thereafter. Reduces the number of doses to remember. Active ingredient: enflicoxib.

£53.00–£77.00
Typical UK vet price per month
CMA / VetHelpDirect
£9.74
Cheapest VMD-approved online (monthly)
Last verified 2026-05-15
£642.00
Annual saving (net of £21 prescription fee)
Indicative, 15 kg dog

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Pick your dog's weight (and optionally your vet's actual quote) to see the exact monthly and annual saving. The price comparison table below sorts pharmacies by cheapest first; we never sort by commission.

Typical vet price
£53.00–£77.00/mo
indicative UK range
Cheapest online
£38.95/mo
Pet Drugs Online
Annual saving
£168.60–£456.60
after £21 prescription fee: £147.60–£435.60

Based on a 15 kg dog, recommended strength: 70 mg. Assumes 12 months of continuous use (chronic dosing) and one written prescription per year. CMA Order caps the prescription fee at £21 for the first medicine, plus £12.50 per additional medicine on the same prescription. Prices are indicative and last verified 2026-05-15. Always confirm the current price on the pharmacy site before purchase.

Your vet's dispensaryYou're here now
Monthly£53.00–£77.00/mo
Pet Drugs OnlineBest value
VMD approved · Free over £39
Pack4 weekly tablets (monthly pack)
£38.95/pack
Monthly
£38.95/mo
Save £26.05/mo
Animed Direct
VMD approved · Free over £29, next-day available
Pack4 weekly tablets (monthly pack)
£41.29/pack
Monthly
£41.29/mo
Save £23.71/mo
VetUK
VMD approved · Free over £29
Pack4 weekly tablets (monthly pack)
£44.01/pack
Monthly
£44.01/mo
Save £20.99/mo

Why it costs more at the vet

Once-weekly NSAIDs are a newer category and command a premium at vet level. Online pharmacies sell the same Animalcare-branded pack for typically 40-50% less.

Common side effects

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Liver enzyme elevation (uncommon)

Not a complete list. Always read the patient information leaflet and speak to your vet about side effects.

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How to get a written prescription

The CMA Order is legally binding by 23 September 2026. Every UK vet must offer a written prescription on request, with the fee capped at £21 for the first medicine plus £12.5 per additional medicine on the same prescription. Take the prescription to any VMD-approved online pharmacy listed above.

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Common questions

Why is weekly dosing better than daily?
It is not necessarily better clinically - it is more convenient. If a dog tolerates daily NSAIDs well, daily generics like meloxicam are typically cheaper.
Can I buy Daxocox without a prescription?
No - it is POM-V. Your vet must issue a written prescription, capped at £21 (or £12.50 if it is the second medicine on the same prescription).

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Pricing data status: indicative. Last verified 2026-05-15. Pharmacies change prices regularly — always confirm before purchase. Not medical advice.