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Are vet fees regulated?
Currently, vet fees aren't directly regulated by the government, unlike the new £21 prescription cap proposal. Vets set their own prices for consultations, procedures, and other services. This lack of external control is why the government's new plans aim to increase transparency and potentially introduce an independent regulator, hoping to address concerns about rising costs in the sector.
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