Topic: Pharmacy2U

Pharmacy2U, which describes itself as the UK’s largest online pharmacy, has integrated its veterinary medicines business into its main digital platform, allowing pet prescriptions to be ordered alongside NHS prescriptions and over-the-counter products in a single checkout.

The move, branded as Pharmacy2U Pet Health, means clients can manage human and animal medicines through one website and app account, with pet prescriptions dispensed and delivered via the same Royal Mail 48-hour service used for its 1.8 million patients in England.

The development comes as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) prepares to publish its final decision following an investigation into prescription pricing and competition in the veterinary sector. 

The regulator has already raised concerns around transparency and consumer awareness of prescription options.

Pharmacy2U, which was launched in 1999, acquired Lloyds Direct in 2023 and The PharmPet Co in 2024, says its veterinary business has grown by 100% in the last year. 

By incorporating veterinary dispensing into its main platform, it is now positioning itself as a single access point for family healthcare, including companion animals and other species.

Neil Younger, Veterinary Services Director, Pharmacy2U (and the original founder of The PharmPet Co) said: “Pet owners are often unaware that in some cases they get their pet’s medication up to 50% cheaper, by simply going online."

The move places veterinary dispensing within a national distance-selling infrastructure, increasing its visibility alongside NHS prescription services.

https://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk