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VetSurgeon understands that a major corporate veterinary group is preparing a novel workaround to the Competition and Market Authority’s proposed 21 cap on prescription charges, according to internal documents seen by this publication.

The documents, provided to VetSurgeon by a whistleblower from within IVC, reveal the company's plans to stop issuing prescriptions and replace them with a new Pre-Scription service.

IVC Pre-Scriptions will include:

• A calligraphy-style prescription “suitable for presentation to external pharmacies”
• A velvet presentation folder
• A complimentary treat for the patient
• A framed photograph of the veterinary surgeon who issued the prescription

VetSurgeon understands that Pre-Scriptions will be charged at 85.68

The whistleblower also shared a draft public price list which the company is said to be preparing in anticipation of the CMA’s proposed requirement for practices to publish pricing information online.

The leaked price list includes entries for first consultations, repeat consultations, out-of-hours consultations, nurse consultations, nail clipping, anal gland expression, microchipping, animal health certificates, primary and booster vaccinations, kennel cough vaccination, pet care plans, prescription and dispensing fees, dental work, neutering procedures, physiotherapy, laser therapy, diagnostic imaging, blood tests, euthanasia and cremation.

At first glance, many of the prices shown in the draft...

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