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Veterinary Services: Drugs

Commons · Question 123345 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 13 Apr 2026

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Asked by Gareth Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Market Authority’s final report of March 24th 2026, what formula the Competition and Markets Authority used to determine the cap of £21 specifically for a first pr

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 13 Apr 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is independent of Government and is responsible for remedies resulting from a market investigation. In its final report, the CMA set a £21 cap on first prescription fees based on evidence of fees charged across ...