00:01Pet owners could face lower medicine costs under government plans to reform veterinary
00:05services. Proposals include a license for every veterinary practice, stronger independent
00:11regulation and a cap of £21 on prescription charges for pet medicines. Ministers also want
00:17clearer pricing and greater transparency over who owns veterinary practices, helping people
00:23compare costs before choosing treatment. The plans follow concerns from the Competition and
00:28Markets Authority about weak competition and high bills. The government says the reforms
00:33would give households better protection while supporting the profession. The proposals are
00:39being consulted on and no final decisions have yet been made.
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