UK's Competition and Markets Authority orders vets to cap written prescription fees

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UK's Competition and Markets Authority ordered veterinary practices to cap written prescription fees at £21 and to publish price lists, with those measures set to take effect later this year.
Why it matters
Opaque prescription pricing will be restricted, forcing practices to disclose medication charges publicly and justify their fee structures. A planned cost-comparison website will increase price visibility across providers, tightening competitive pressure on veterinary mark-ups.
Implications
  • Veterinary practice owners and managers must set written prescription charges at £21 or below and publish clear price lists publicly or risk enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority.

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