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Written estimates for vet treatment
The CMA guidance says veterinary businesses must provide a written estimate when recommended treatment costs are reasonably likely to be GBP 500 or more including VAT, with update rules when costs rise materially.
What this means
- Written estimates are intended for treatment pathways, not just single routine price-list items.
- The estimate can be a specific figure, a range, or a mix, but should indicate likely costs.
- CompareVetPricing routine price pages are not substitutes for a treatment estimate from a vet.
Timing
The written-estimate duty follows the expected September 2026 Order, with larger and smaller businesses brought into scope through the phased compliance window running into early 2027.
This page was reviewed on 30 May 2026 by CompareVetPricing content operations. The precise legal obligations should be checked against the final Orders and CMA guidance when they are made.