News & Advice

Re-classification of Gabapentin from 1st April 2019

From 1st April 2019, amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Safe Custody Regulations 1973 come into force.  This means that some drugs, which include Gabapentin, have been re-classified as “controlled”.  A “controlled” drug means we are unable to dispense more than one months’ worth of medication at a time.  Written prescriptions are valid for 28 days and only 28 days worth of the drug can be included in that prescription.

Unfortunately, the price will increase to reflect the extra work involved in ordering and dispensing this drug.  Gabapentin will take longer to arrive from our Wholesaler, so please give us at least 3 working days’ notice.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this new classification may cause.

Pet Travel & Brexit Update

We now have confirmation that after the 31st January 2020, the UK will be in a transition period until the end of the year, while additional arrangements are negotiated.   We are therefore able to reassure Pet Passport holders that the current regulations will remain in place during this time.  We will issue further updates as these become known.