Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 62164

Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 24 June 2025

Answered: 1 July 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the annual cost of providing free prescriptions for people with cystic fibrosis.

Answer

Karin Smyth

No estimate has been made on the cost of providing free prescriptions for people with cystic fibrosis.Almost 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in England and there are arrangements in place to help those with the greatest need. Eligib...

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