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Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Asked by Navendu MishraLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 2 June 2025UIN 54003

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will review the medical exemption list for free prescriptions.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We have no plans to review the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate.

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