Joint & pain

Librela

Monthly anti-NGF injection for osteoarthritis pain in dogs. Active ingredient: bedinvetmab.

£50.00,£95.00
Typical UK vet price per month
CMA / VetHelpDirect
£29.44
Cheapest VMD-approved online (monthly)
Last verified 2026-05-15
£496.00
Annual saving (net of £21 prescription fee)
Indicative, 15 kg dog

Key takeaways

  • Librela treats monthly anti-ngf injection for osteoarthritis pain in dogs
  • Typical UK vet price £50 to £95 per month, based on observed dispensary list pricing across UK practices.
  • Cheapest VMD-approved online from around £29 per month, versus £67 at the upper end of the same six pharmacies.
  • Prescription works the same way, ask your vet for a written Librela prescription (capped at £21), dispense online.
  • Main side effect to watch for: mild injection site reaction, review the full list with your prescribing vet before starting or changing dose.

Live verified pricing

Just checkedLast refreshed 17 May 2026

We checked the pharmacy product page directly. Prices below are the actual per-unit list price for the variant linked, confirm on the pharmacy site before buying.

  • Pet Drugs Online
    Librela Solution for Injection for Dogs 5mg (5kg-10kg)
    £92.59per unit
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See your saving over a year

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
£50.00,£95.00/mo
indicative UK range
Cheapest online
£34.96/mo
Pet Drugs Online
Annual saving
£180.48,£720.48
after £21 prescription fee: £159.48,£699.48

Based on a 15 kg dog, recommended strength: 10 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.

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Monthly£50.00,£95.00/mo
Pet Drugs OnlineBest value
VMD approved · Free over £39
Pack1 injection
£34.96/pack
Monthly
£34.96/mo
Save £37.54/mo

Last refreshed: 17 May 2026. Always confirm the current price on the pharmacy site before purchase.

Why it costs more at the vet

Vet-administered injection. As with Cytopoint, some practices accept client-supplied medication for administration - ask yours.

Common side effects

  • Mild injection site reaction

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