REGULATORY · COMPETITIVE · UK
Competition and Markets Authority caps veterinary prescription fees
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The Competition and Markets Authority has ordered veterinary practices to cap written prescription fees at £21.
Why it matters
The move constrains practices' ability to charge large mark‑ups on medicines by reducing price opacity across surgeries. That increases pressure on vets to compete on treatment and medication costs rather than relying on variable in‑clinic prescription pricing.
Implications · Who is affected · What to watch
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