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UIN 10653

Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

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answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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19 January 2024

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26 January 2024 · Answer

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26 January 2024

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the list of medical conditions which meet the criteria for a medical exemption certificate.

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  1. 19 January 2024

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the list of medical conditions which meet the criteria for a medical exemption certificate.

    Source: Commons

  2. 26 January 2024

    Answer

    Approximately 89% of prescriptions are dispensed free of charge. People on a low income who do not qualify for an exemption from prescription charges can seek help under the NHS Low Income Scheme, which provides help with health costs on an income-related...

    Source: Written answer

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