UK vets-for-pets market may face caps on prescription fees
By Jon Menon ( May 1, 2025, 09:57 GMT | Insight) -- The UK veterinary market could face price caps on medicine prescription fees, as the antitrust regulator reviews ways that might help control costs for millions of pet owners. The proposal is in a package of possible remedies published today by the Competition and Markets Authority, which is open for consultation. Potential other remedies include greater pricing transparency and proposals to overhaul regulation in the industry.The UK veterinary industry could face price caps on medicine prescription fees, as the antitrust regulator reviews solutions that might help control costs for millions of pet owners....
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