CVS Group (CVSG): UK CMA veterinary market process
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26 Feb 2026 · Drawing to an end; costs in exceptionals · −12% until the next step
However, with the expansion in Australia progressing well, the UK CMA process drawing to an end, and the cohort of covid puppies and kittens which will require more treatment as they age, CVS remains
24 Mar 2026 · Final decision published; Final Order pending later 2026 · +5% until the next step
we look forward to discussing the practical implementation of all remedies with the CMA prior to the publication of its Final Order later in 2026 which will bring these remedies into legal effect.
23 Jul 2026 · Final Decision out; compliance under way · +1% until the next step
CVS already complies with many of the remedies and is well advanced in complying with others, with price lists published on our practice websites in late 2025 and over 80% of CVS's UK companion animal
24 Sep 2026 · Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026 · +8% since
The final remedies order was published on 22 September 2026 and is in line with our expectations.
UK CMA veterinary market process
Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026
Every step · 4
- 26 Feb 2026 Drawing to an end; costs in exceptionals – However, with the expansion in Australia progressing well, the UK CMA process drawing to an end, and the cohort of covid puppies and kittens which will... ↗
- 24 Mar 2026 Final decision published; Final Order pending later 2026 – we look forward to discussing the practical implementation of all remedies with the CMA prior to the publication of its Final Order later in 2026 which will... ↗
- 23 Jul 2026 Final Decision out; compliance under way – CVS already complies with many of the remedies and is well advanced in complying with others, with price lists published on our practice websites in late... ↗
- 24 Sep 2026 Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026 – The final remedies order was published on 22 September 2026 and is in line with our expectations. ↗
What is happening
CVS Group: UK CMA veterinary market process – Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026. ['Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026']
- In short
- The CMA published its Final Decision on 24 March 2026 and raised the prescription fee cap to £21. The final remedies order was published on 22 September 2026 and is in line with the company's expectations, with most recommendations implemented or in hand. The investigation is concluded, removing the regulatory overhang.
- Announced
- 26 Feb 2026 · Drawing to an end; costs in exceptionals
- Latest
- 24 Sep 2026 · Final remedies order published 22 Sep 2026
- Final Decision
- Published 24 March 2026
- Compliance
- Price lists on practice websites since late 2025; over 80% of UK companion animal practices jointly branded
From the company's own announcements. Not investment advice.
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