Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Summary
New rules limit how much vets in the UK can charge for prescriptions to £21. They also require vets to give clear price lists, inform clients about cheaper medicines online, and provide cost estimates before expensive treatments.Key Facts
- Prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21.
- Vets must tell customers if cheaper medicine is available online.
- Price lists for standard services like consultations and procedures must be published.
- Written cost estimates are required for treatments costing £500 or more, except emergencies.
- Vet practices must state if they are part of a larger group or independent.
- Price and ownership information will be available through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ online service to help compare vets.
- The Competition and Markets Authority made these rules legally binding, with vets having up to 12 months to comply.
- Some smaller, independent vets warn that while prescription prices are capped, other fees for services might rise.
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