Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: One of the ways (metaphorically) of thinking about the likely impact of privatising ...

One of the ways (metaphorically) of thinking about the likely impact of privatising healthcare in the UK is to look at how the market for veterinary services has worked.

Confirming the view of most pet owners I know (including myself) the Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into overcharging for pet healthcare, including medicines.

As the sector is essentially a quasi oligopoly, it will be interning to see if the CMA demands a break up?

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