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Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that prescription charges do not act as a barrier to treatment for people with long-term medical conditions.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
27 Feb 2025
Target answer date
3 Mar 2025
Answer
7 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 27 Feb 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that prescription charges do not act as a barrier to treatment for people with long-term medical conditions.

  2. 3 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 7 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there is a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place to help those with the greatest need. Eligibility depends on the patient’s...

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