Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes

UK · 2026-09-21

1. Step 1 · The triggerthe CMA imposes a £21 cap on veterinary prescription fees and mandates price transparency
2. Step 2 · Knock-onindependent vet practices see dispensing margin compress and must invest in compliance systems
3. Step 3 · Knock-onlarger corporate vet groups gain share as they absorb compliance costs and margin loss more easily, accelerating sector consolidation
4. Step 4 · Reaches youSME vet practices face a decision on pricing, investment, or exit as competitive pressure intensifies and margin mix shifts

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Source: BBC News — Business

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