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Title: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Mark on May 07, 2009, 17:22:44 PM

I just did a VetUK order. I ordered some Purina renal food - the logic being that Clapton loves Felix and most of the RC renal is going in the bin. It ws £27.74 for 24 x 195gram tins  :Crazy: - VetUK are usually the cheapest for everything but I just googled it and Chemistdirect are £22.89
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/purina-veterinary-diet-nf-feline-formula_1_39708.html

Free delivery if you spend £40 - so if Clapton likes it, I will order from them the next time. You can make the £40 up with discounted human meds. (eg Gaviscon £1, RRP £3.65) I will have a proper look at what they sell later.

They do a lot of pet stuff http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/cats_2_3097.html

They even sell Virkon etc.

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Den on May 07, 2009, 18:44:45 PM

Mark, vet-medic has it slightly cheaper .. £22.33 http://www.vet-medic.com/pd_Purina+Veterinary+Diet++NF+Feline+Diet+195g+x+24_PVDO3.htm

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Mark on May 07, 2009, 18:47:41 PM

Thanks Den - good to know  :)

I like Chemist direct as it is a treasure chest for the hypochondriac  :evillaugh: - I love that they have a section called "Embarrassing"  :evillaugh: - where you can order products such as Anusol* from the comfort of your armchair  :evillaugh:

*Whoever thought of that name?  :Crazy:

Edit - Just noticed that Vet-medic charges £5.60 for food deliveries  :(

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Jasmine on May 07, 2009, 18:51:14 PM

I placed an order with Chemist Direct on 19th January for 12 boxes of litter liners.
They were advertised for £2.15 instead of the £3.75 I usually pay.

They sent me 3 packs, debited my credit-card for the full amount and said the remainder would follow...

After a month, I got fed up with waiting & asked them to cancel my order and refund the difference.
My email was ignored.

I tried to ring their customer services department several times - it appears non-existent (I have only ever got a fax machine).

Finally, they responded to a snotty email assuring me that they had ordered more stock and it was on the way, I would have delivery by the 12th of March...

I am still waiting.

Draw your own conclusions!!!

I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM THEM AGAIN >:(

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Den on May 07, 2009, 18:54:53 PM

Quote from: Mark on May 07, 2009, 18:47:41 PM

Edit - Just noticed that Vet-medic charges £5.60 for food deliveries  :(

It's £5.60 per order. So if you get 2 lots you still pay £5.60. I think it is because they use Fed-ex to deliver. They are VERY good though. I've been using them for years with no trouble and get Memphis his Hills c/d from them.

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Mark on May 07, 2009, 19:09:13 PM

But id I order 2 packs from Chemistdirect, I would get free post so works out over £4 cheaper. After Jasmine's post, I am a bit wary but may give it a go. They also do all the Hill's food as well as proper disinfectants etc.

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Millys Mum on May 07, 2009, 19:13:24 PM

Have you checked viovet? I can vouch for them

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Mark on May 07, 2009, 19:20:23 PM

Just looked and it is £27+

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Den on May 07, 2009, 19:24:19 PM

Seems Chemist Direct are a bit hit and miss

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1015503

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Mark on May 07, 2009, 19:29:13 PM

mmmmmm very wary now  :tired:

Title: Re: Anyone ordered from Chemist direct?
Post by: Jasmine on May 19, 2009, 23:11:07 PM

I have finally received my refund from Chemist Direct!