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Tricaine Pharmaq 1000 mg/g Powder for Solution for Fish Treatment

Active ingredient: Tricaine methanesulfonate

Form

Powder

Species

Fish

Manufacturer

Pharmaq AS

VMD MA No.

21714/5003

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 Tricaine methanesulfonate

  1. 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. 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.

Prescription required

Your vet must provide a written prescription on request. You can then purchase from any licensed online retailer.

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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