AVM-GSL Over the Counter

Optivar 500 mg Beehive Strips for Honey Bees

Active ingredient: Amitraz

Form

Bee-hive strip

Species

Honey bees

Manufacturer

Veto-Pharma SAS

VMD MA No.

51567/3001

View official SPC (PDF)

The prescription itself has a price. See what practices near you charge for a consultation and the written prescription fee.

Paying less for Amitraz

1

Ask your vet for a written prescription

They must provide one on request. Under the CMA Order the fee is capped at £21 from 2027.
2

Fill it at a registered online retailer

The CMA found online pharmacies 50–60% cheaper than practice dispensing on common medicines — typically £200–£300 a year.

Your prescription rights → VMD register of retailers →

Clinical details are being added

We're extracting detailed indications, dosage, side effects and more from the official SPC document. Check back soon.

View official SPC (PDF) on VMD

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