Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 34419
Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 27 February 2025
Answered: 7 March 2025
Question
Martin Wrigley
Liberal Democrat — Newton Abbot
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that prescription charges do not act as a barrier to treatment for people with long-term medical conditions.
Answer
Karin SmythApproximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there is a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place to help those with the greatest need. Eligibility depends on the patient’s...
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