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Veterinary bodies respond to the CMA’s final remedies
By MedStudy editorial · Published 26 Oct 2026
Original announcement: 22 Sept 2026
RCVS and BVA responses explain the significance of forthcoming transparency changes for veterinary businesses.
The RCVS says the CMA’s September order introduces changes that relevant veterinary businesses must implement over the following months. The BVA also published a response.
For future vets, the development provides context for client communication, prescribing and practice governance. Individual duties and start dates should be checked in the order and current professional guidance; this summary is not a compliance checklist.
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