CMA Proposes Price Transparency Rules for Vet Businesses
CMA started probe in 2023, found £6.3B market lacks regulation of most practice owners.
CMA's analysis shows vet prices up 63% since 2016.
Pet owners pay 16.6% more at large vet groups.
Medicines cost twice as much as online alternatives.
Firms have 12 November to comment.
Some measures could be enforced by CMA Order next year.
CVS Group welcomed certainty but questioned parts of the package.
CMA urges new legislation via Veterinary Surgeons Act to bring businesses into scope.
Which? calls for swift implementation.
3 months ago