When asking for a script – our suggestions
Most vets are happy to provide a prescription to their clients, and prescriptions are requested every day.
When asking for a prescription, here are some tips to keep in mind:
They’re not obliged to write you a script on request. It’s their choice, and they may require examining your pet in person.
Sourcing affordable medicine is in the interest of the pet. Most vets will prioritise the cost and experience over personally selling th...
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Why Buy From PetScripts?
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PetScripts is dedicated to helping Australian pet owners buy affordable prescription products for their animals.
We do not sell over the counter products such as flea, tick, intestinal worm or heartworm control, pet foods or other over the counter pet products. If you're looking for over the counter products, below is a range of retailers with a proven track record in supplying those sorts of products to Australian pet owners.
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Prescription FAQs
Q. Can I purchase a prescription medicine without a prescription?
A. You must have a valid written prescription from an Australian veterinarian. The prescription indicates the dose, dosage frequency and duration that your pet requires the medicine and other important information our Dispensing Pharmacists need to dispense your order. If you don't have a prescription, you'll need to ask your vet. Read more on how to ask your vet for a prescription here . We are requi...
With over 25 years of experience as a veterinarian and retailer of pet health products, our Managing Director and Chief Veterinarian, Dr Mark Perissinotto BVSc, launched PetScripts in early 2016.
Dr Mark knew that many Australian pet owners just like you wanted to be able to buy prescription pet medicines online, because of the convenience that gives and the cost savings an online retailer could pass on.
We do however know that it's not all about cost and convenience, Dr Mark, our pharmacists and...
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A Personalised Guide to Online Pet Pharmacy
When asking for a script – our suggestions
Most vets are happy to provide a prescription to their clients, and prescriptions are requested every day.
When asking for a prescription, here are some tips to keep in mind:
They’re not obliged to write you a script on request – it’s their choice, and they may require examining your pet in person.
Sourcing affordable medicine is in the interest of the pet , and most vet...
A Personalised Guide to Online Pet Pharmacy
How do I get a script?
A script is made available by most Australian vets.
You can ask your vet for a script when they next prescribe a medication for your pet. Some vets charge a fee for writing their script.
Though we don't recommend any vets in particular, we can recommend calling ahead – most vets will oblige.
Are you comfortable getting a script?
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A Personalised Guide to Online Pet Pharmacy
What will I do with the script?
To ship your medication, PetScripts will need to receive a script written by a vet. Your vet can help make the online ordering process easier.
There are two options –
#1. Vet sends script << Recommended!
Your vet emails and posts the script direct to PetScripts.
You complete the PetScripts online order at any time.
PetScripts ships to you on receipt of the emailed script f...
A Personalised Guide to Online Pet Pharmacy
DIY script management
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Next steps:
Place your order with PetScripts, attaching a photo of the script at checkout. << Easier from your smartphone.
Post the physical script to PetScripts. << No stamp required.
Post Script To << No stamp required. PetScripts.com.au Reply Paid 87918 10 Dallas Parade KEPERRA QLD 4054
PetScripts will ship your order on receipt of the posted script.
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