Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114563

Prescriptions: Fines

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 26 February 2026

Question

Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the prescription payment penalty charge system.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

There are no plans for such a review. NHS Penalty Charge Notices are issued in accordance with the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.