UK's Competition and Markets Authority orders vets to cap written prescription fees
Change
UK's Competition and Markets Authority ordered veterinary practices to cap written prescription fees at £21 and to publish price lists, with those measures set to take effect later this year.
Why it matters
Opaque prescription pricing will be restricted, forcing practices to disclose medication charges publicly and justify their fee structures. A planned cost-comparison website will increase price visibility across providers, tightening competitive pressure on veterinary mark-ups.
Implications
- • Veterinary practice owners and managers must set written prescription charges at £21 or below and publish clear price lists publicly or risk enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority.
- • Veterinary practice finance and compliance teams must update billing systems and public price documents to reflect the new cap and maintain records of compliance or face regulatory scrutiny.
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