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Cystic Fibrosis: Prescriptions

Asked by Adam DanceLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 27 January 2026UIN 107568

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has considered removing prescription charges for patients with Cystic Fibrosis.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

There are currently no plans to add cystic fibrosis to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate which exempts the holder from paying the National Health Service prescription charge.

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