Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 50557

Prescriptions: ICT

Tabled: 7 May 2025

Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of community pharmacies are registered to use the Real Time Exemption Checking Service in England.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Real Time Exemption Checking Service in England (RTEC) helps pharmacy teams confirm whether a patient holds a valid exemption from National Health Service prescription charges quickly. The Department supports the use of the RTEC and recognises the ben...

ⓘ

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 50557) →