The prescription charge in England will rise to £9.90 per item this week
Commentators have described the increase as a "tax on the working poor", and warned of a rise in patients declining to pick up medicines due to cost. The prescription charge in England will rise from £9.65 to £9.90 per item from Wednesday.
"The relentless annual increase in the prescription charge is making medicines unaffordable for many. This is totally unacceptable. You can, it seems, put a price on health. The coalition said the exemption list has remained relatively unchanged for the last 50 years and neglects to include many life-altering conditions such as Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cystic fibrosis, HIV, and asthma.
The 59-year-old has received a grant from charity Parkinson's UK to cover the cost of her prescription prepayment certificate.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Man City vs Aston Villa: Bet £10 get £10 free bets on talkSPORT BET...MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 17: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts after fouling Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool (not pictured) during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on March 17, 2024 in Manchester, England.
Weiterlesen »
Prescription charges will rise to nearly £10 next month as pharmacy bosses accuse the government of...The cost of a single prescription will rise by 25 pence from £9.65 to £9.90 from May 1, officials have confirmed.
Weiterlesen »
Aldi launches new 'hybrid' rosé orange wine and a bottle is less than £10The budget supermarket's new Specially Selected Rosorange Rosé has already been hailed as 'delicious' on social media.
Weiterlesen »
Boots shoppers praise £10 serum that makes lines 'disappear'The L'Oreal Paris Revitalift Laser Advanced Anti Ageing Serum has been reduced to just £10 for one day only at Boots and shoppers are raving about the results
Weiterlesen »
Amazon £10 Ryanair-approved cabin bag has 'enough space for a five day holiday'It complies with Ryanair's travel luggage rules which allow you to take a free cabin bag measuring 40x20x25cm
Weiterlesen »
Best-selling cream that helps to 'reduce wrinkles' now £10 at BootsThe Roc Retinol Correxion Wrinkle Correct Night Cream is usually £32.99
Weiterlesen »