Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 48855
Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 6 May 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an estimate of the cost to the public purse of making prescriptions free for people with chronic, long-term conditions.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department has made no estimate. There are extensive arrangements currently in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone, including for those with chronic, long-term conditions.Approximately 89% of prescription items ar...
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