5 BILLS TRACKED
Skin allergy treatment (Apoquel, Cytopoint)
Itchy-skin medication like Apoquel and Cytopoint is a recurring cost, and often far cheaper bought online with a prescription.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Practice | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Apoquel tablets (low dose)per day, low dose; comparison site quotes GBP1.00-2.50/day = approx GBP30-75/month; GBP365-910/year | £1 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Apoquel tablets (high dose)per day, high dose (large dog); approx GBP75/month; top of GBP365-910/year range | £3 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Cytopoint injection (low end)per injection, low end of GBP60-120 range at vet; given every 4-8 weeks | £60 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Cytopoint injection (high end)per injection, high end of GBP60-120 range; every 4-8 weeks; GBP390-1560/year | £120 | — | source |
| 2025 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Apoquel 5.4mg tablets (box of 100)VetDispense online pharmacy; box of 100 x 5.4mg (approx £1.26/tablet); Cytopoint 40mg pack of 2 £145.96; undated list | £126 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does skin allergy cost in the UK?
Across 5 real UK prices, the median is £60, with bills running from £1 to £126. These are real prices people paid or that practices published, not estimates.
Why do skin allergy prices vary so much?
It depends on where you are, who owns the practice, and exactly what is included. The Competition and Markets Authority found corporate-owned practices charged 18.3% more on average than independents, and vet prices rose 63% between 2016 and 2023.
Is skin allergy cheaper at an independent vet?
Often, yes. The CMA's 2026 review found independent practices averaged 18.3% less than the six large corporate groups for comparable work. From September 2026 every practice must publish a price list, so comparing a few nearby is worth it.
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Methodology: prices here are published list prices, bills people reported in public posts or submitted directly, and survey averages. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.