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New 'fairer prices' rules for vets include a £21 price cap

The Government announced a major overhaul of veterinary regulation, introducing mandatory price lists, an enhanced Find a Vet service, and a £21 cap on written prescription fees.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Secretary Emma Reynolds said the reforms modernise a system unchanged for 60 years, helping owners avoid unexpected bills and secure best value care for pets.
The White Paper proposes that vet businesses be subject to statutory regulation, including mandatory licensing, regular inspections, and published compliance reports to improve accountability.
Competition and Markets Authority chief executive Sarah Cardell backed the proposals, saying vet businesses would be accountable to an independent regulator for the first time, offering consumers a fairer deal.
The Government is considering an independent veterinary ombudsman to provide pet owners a "clear and straightforward route to redress" for unresolved complaints, supported by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chairman Alistair Carmichael.

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