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What is a prescription cap?

A prescription cap sets a maximum price for a specific item, in this case, pet medication. The government's proposal to cap charges at £21 means that no matter how expensive a particular pet prescription might be, you wouldn't pay more than that amount for it. This aims to make essential treatments more affordable.

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