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New rules aim to make veterinary costs clearer and more affordable for households with pets by introducing price caps and comparison tools. Practices must also disclose ownership details to help people make better choices.
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00:02New rules from the UK competition watchdog will cap written prescription fees at £21
00:07for pet owners. The news also means that vets must publish clear price lists for all treatments.
00:14The Competition and Markets Authority says a new online price comparison tool will help people find
00:20better value services and boost competition between practices. The watchdog's review found
00:26vets' fees rising at almost twice the rate of inflation, affecting households with animals
00:31needing ongoing care. Under the reforms, practices must also say if they are part of a larger corporate
00:37group. The CMA says changes will start coming into force later this year for owners too.
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