News · 24 March 2026

£21 Fee Cap Set For Vet Prescriptions

Pet owners across the UK will soon benefit from clearer pricing and improved competition for vet services. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) set a £21 limit on prescription fees from vets and requires practices to publish price lists. The watchdog's investigation found prices had been rising at almost twice the rate of inflation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 March 2026 at 15:22

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