Pain
Buprenex (buprenorphine) for rabbits
Opioid analgesic alternative to Vetergesic, used post-surgically and for severe pain in rabbits. Schedule 3 controlled drug — only dispensed face-to-face from a veterinary practice in the UK. Active ingredient: buprenorphine.
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VMD-approved UK pharmacies we compare
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POM-V
Distribution category
Written prescription required (CMA cap £21)
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indicated conditions in this catalogue
Source: UK datasheets + VMD register
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Live pricing for Buprenex (buprenorphine) coming soon
The dog side of Vet Bill Saver is already live across every common UK prescription. The rabbit 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 rabbit catalogue now.
Drop your email and we'll alert you the moment Buprenex (buprenorphine) pricing goes live.
Conditions Buprenex (buprenorphine) is used for
- post-surgical pain
- severe pain
Not medical advice. Always follow your prescribing rabbit-savvy vet's instructions and read the patient information leaflet.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Buprenex (buprenorphine) for rabbits 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 Buprenex (buprenorphine) pricing be available on Vet Bill Saver?
- Rabbit medication pricing rolls out through summer 2026 (D2). Sign up on this page and we will email you the moment Buprenex (buprenorphine) pricing goes live at any of the six VMD-approved UK online pharmacies.
- Do I need a prescription to order Buprenex (buprenorphine) for rabbits?
- Yes. Buprenex (buprenorphine) 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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Metacam
Oral NSAID for pain and inflammation in rabbits; dosed at higher mg/kg than in cats or dogs due to rabbit-specific pharmacokinetics.
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Loxicom
Generic meloxicam oral suspension for pain and inflammation in rabbits; clinically equivalent to Metacam at the same dose.
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Buprenorphine
Opioid for acute moderate-to-severe pain in rabbits, typically administered by the vet by injection. Schedule 3 controlled drug.
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Tramadol
Used off-label in rabbits for moderate pain. Controlled drug; written prescription has 28-day validity.
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Vetergesic
Acute moderate-to-severe pain in rabbits; sublingual and injectable forms. Schedule 3 controlled drug.
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Carprofen
NSAID licensed for dogs but used off-label in rabbits as an alternative to meloxicam (Metacam) for post-operative pain or chronic arthritis. Renal-friendly profile when used at correct rabbit doses with hydration support.