The Competition and Markets Authority has issued the Veterinary Services Market Investigation Order 2026, which…

UK · 2026-09-22

1. Step 1 · The triggerthe CMA mandates price publication and transparency measures for UK veterinary practices
2. Step 2 · Knock-onlower search and switching costs for pet owners intensify price competition among veterinary providers
3. Step 3 · Knock-onlarge veterinary groups and SMEs face margin compression and higher compliance costs as buyer power increases
4. Step 4 · Reaches youpractices with less pricing power or scale must adapt operations, marketing, and cost structure to remain competitive

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Source: Competition and Markets Authority

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