Compare UK vet pricing with source-backed guidance where it matters
This site is built to help pet owners compare UK vet pricing more confidently. It combines comparison journeys with plain-English guidance on the rules, disclosures, and pricing context that affect how to interpret what practices show.
Comparison is the main journey. CMA and GOV.UK material remains here as supporting source context for trust-critical claims, dates, and remedy details.
For official notices and the latest timetable, always refer to the CMA case file at gov.uk.
Need-to-know summary
- The CMA's final report requires standard price lists, clearer ownership disclosure, and data sharing for comparison services.
- Written prescription fees are set to be capped at GBP21 for the first medicine and GBP12.50 for additional medicines from the same consultation.
- Practices will need to provide written estimates for treatment pathways likely to cost GBP500 or more, plus itemised bills.
Start with comparison, then use the guidance and source material to verify the details that matter for your situation.
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Start with the guidance
Most visitors should start with comparison and use these explainer pages when they need more context on pricing, prescriptions, ownership, or the CMA remedies behind the changes.
Read the CMA guidance
Understand the final remedies on prices, prescriptions, ownership disclosure, and complaints.
See the background
Follow the investigation from the 2023 referral through the final report published on 24 March 2026.
Check the FAQ
Quick answers on prescription fee caps, written estimates, and when changes should reach practices.
Go to the source documents
Consult the CMA notices and evidence packs if you need the official detail.
Preview the comparison build
See the early product preview only if you want a look at what the future comparison layer may become.