{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780328.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":780328,"attributes":{"action":"Fair access to equine meds","background":"Stop vets falsely claiming law changed. Let owners give antibiotics & pain relief — no daily vet fees. Allow third‑party prescriptions. End arbitrary limits & price‑gouging. Protect horse welfare — the law has NOT changed.","additional_details":"Vets UK-wide falsely claim law changed — blocking pain relief, refusing full antibiotics, forcing daily vet visits owners can manage themselves. The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 do NOT ban owner-administration, bulk supplies, or third-party prescriptions. 60 Danilon sachets = £90–£104 from suppliers — yet vets charge nearly £100 for just 6. This price-gouging delays treatment and harms welfare. Law has NOT changed — only practice policies have. We need clear public guidance.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2026-08-24T08:24:02.796Z","updated_at":"2026-09-22T13:28:24.291Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-22T13:28:16.312Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-24T10:55:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulator of the veterinary profession. The RCVS already issues guidance to vets on veterinary medicines. You can find the guidance here: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/veterinary-professionals/conduct-and-guidance/supporting-guidance#supporting-guidance\r\n\r\nThe Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has also already issued guidance relating to horse medicines: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/horse-medicines-and-record-keeping-requirements\r\n\r\nYou can find further guidance from the VMD on the supply and use of veterinary medicines here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/veterinary-medicines-guidance\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}