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Is heartworm medication available over the counter or by prescription?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Which is better ORC Heartworm medication,or a Heartworm medication given by a vet?

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Answered By Jyothi Alagappan

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2018

Hi and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. In order to get heartworm medication, you must get it from your veterinarian OR you can get a prescription authorizing heartworm medication to be used at a pharmacy. There are no heartworm medications available over the counter. I would contact your veterinarian for more information.

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