Gabapentin
Chronic pain (especially neuropathic) and situational anxiety in dogs. Active ingredient: gabapentin.
Key takeaways
- Gabapentin treats chronic pain (especially neuropathic) and situational anxiety in dogs
- Typical UK vet price £18 to £38 per month, based on observed dispensary list pricing across UK practices.
- Cheapest VMD-approved online from around £0.08 per month, versus £0.20 at the upper end of the same six pharmacies.
- Prescription works the same way, ask your vet for a written Gabapentin prescription (capped at £21), dispense online.
- Main side effect to watch for: sedation, review the full list with your prescribing vet before starting or changing dose.
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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.
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.
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.