Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 61334

Cystic Fibrosis: Prescriptions

Tabled: 19 June 2025

Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Adam Dance

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of exempting people with cystic fibrosis from prescription charges.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Department has no plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, for exemption from prescription charges.Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the com...

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