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Dovecote Veterinary Referrals
Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, 5 Delven Ln, Castle Donington, DE74 2LJ
Under CMA reforms, this practice must provide written prescriptions on request (max £21 fee)
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Sign in to leave a reviewCorporate ownership: IVC Evidensia
Dovecote Veterinary Referrals is part of the IVC Evidensia corporate group. The CMA veterinary investigation found that corporate groups charge on average 17% more than independent practices for comparable services.
The CMA's reforms require practices to clearly disclose their corporate ownership to pet owners. The final decision was published on 24 March 2026.
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Your prescription rights
Prescription fee capped at £21 by the CMA
Written estimate required for treatments over £500
Your vet cannot refuse a written prescription
Practices must disclose corporate ownership
Source: CMA Veterinary Investigation (21 proposed reforms)
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