General · 9 July 2026
£21 Pet Prescription Cap Plans Announced in UK
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Pet owners could face lower treatment costs if the proposals become law. The UK government published plans on Thursday to limit prescription charges to £21, require every veterinary practice to hold a licence, create an independent regulator and increase price and ownership transparency across the sector. Vets say £6.7 billion is spent each year on animal care in the UK.
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