Veterinary Services: Drugs
Commons · Question 123345 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Question
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 ...