Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 72067

Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Tabled: 29 August 2025

Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the medical conditions on the list of exemptions for prescription charges.

Answer

Karin Smyth

There are no plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate.There are extensive arrangements in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone. Approximately 89% ...

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