Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 under new competition rules
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Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21 under new competition rules

1 hours ago · Originally published 21 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: Vet prescription fees to be capped under rule changes
The Competition and Markets Authority is introducing mandatory changes for veterinary practices, including a £21 cap on written prescription fees and a requirement to disclose if cheaper medicine is available online. These measures aim to increase price transparency for pet owners after an investigation found costs were rising significantly faster than inflation.
Source: BBC News UK National
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