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Pet prescriptions could be capped at £21 under proposed vet sector reforms

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Helena Horton
Pet prescriptions could be capped at £21 under proposed vet sector reforms
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The UK government is considering new regulations for the veterinary sector, including a £21 cap on prescription fees and mandatory licensing for practices. These measures aim to increase transparency and competition in a market dominated by large private equity groups.

Mandatory price lists and transparency over the ownership structure of practices could also be brought in. Mandatory price lists and transparency over the ownership structure of practices could also be brought in. Veterinary medicine Pet prescriptions could be capped at £21 under proposed vet sector reforms Ministers also considering licence requirement and regulator to try to cut bills and increase choice

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