Joint & pain

Gabapentin

Chronic pain (especially neuropathic) and situational anxiety in dogs. Active ingredient: gabapentin.

£18.00–£38.00
Typical UK vet price per month
CMA / VetHelpDirect
£0.08
Cheapest VMD-approved online (monthly)
Last verified 2026-05-15
£314.00
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
£18.00–£38.00/mo
indicative UK range
Cheapest online
£9.94/mo
Pet Drugs Online
Annual saving
£96.72–£336.72
after £21 prescription fee: £75.72–£315.72

Based on a 15 kg dog, recommended strength: 100 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£18.00–£38.00/mo
Pet Drugs OnlineBest value
VMD approved · Free over £39
Pack100 capsules
£8.28/pack
Monthly
£9.94/mo
Save £18.06/mo
Animed Direct
VMD approved · Free over £29, next-day available
Pack100 capsules
£8.73/pack
Monthly
£10.48/mo
Save £17.52/mo
VetUK
VMD approved · Free over £29
Pack100 capsules
£9.00/pack
Monthly
£10.80/mo
Save £17.20/mo
Hyperdrug
VMD approved · Free over £35
Pack100 capsules
£9.54/pack
Monthly
£11.45/mo
Save £16.55/mo
PetMeds (Express Chemist)
VMD approved · Free over £40
Pack100 capsules
£10.08/pack
Monthly
£12.10/mo
Save £15.90/mo

Why it costs more at the vet

Gabapentin is an extremely cheap human generic. Vet mark-ups are some of the highest in the dispensary - online pricing is often 50-70% lower.

Common side effects

  • Sedation
  • Wobbliness

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 gabapentin so cheap online?
Gabapentin is a long-off-patent human generic. The drug itself costs pennies per capsule. The mark-up at vets is one of the most disproportionate in the dispensary.

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