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United Kingdom · Question · Written question

UIN 95938

Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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24 November 2022

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8 December 2022 · Answer

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8 December 2022

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the affordability of prescriptions for patients on low incomes who do not qualify for free prescriptions.

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  1. 24 November 2022

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the affordability of prescriptions for patients on low incomes who do not qualify for free prescriptions.

    Source: Commons

  2. 8 December 2022

    Answer

    There are no plans to make a specific assessment. Approximately 89% of prescription items are currently dispensed free of charge and there are a range of exemptions from prescription charges. To support those who do not qualify for an exemption from presc...

    Source: Written answer

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