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Prescriptions: Fines

Asked by Maya EllisLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 26 February 2026UIN 114563

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the prescription payment penalty charge system.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

There are no plans for such a review. NHS Penalty Charge Notices are issued in accordance with the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.

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