PRESCRIPTION charges hiked in price today — but HRT costs were slashed in a major change on the NHS. Millions of Brits are now having to pay more for most prescriptions, under the Government plans …
Laura Cockram, chair of the Prescription Charges Coalition, said: “The prescription charge exemption list needs urgent reform.
“The system is failing people with long term conditions who are being forced to make choices every day about whether they feed their families, pay their bills or take medication.
You're also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving various income support.
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