Charging for prescriptions has already been abolished in Wales and is being phased out of the Scottish health system.
England has abolished charges for cancer patients.
From a self-interested point of view, I welcome the news. Although, thank heaven, I have not needed a lot of medication, I do get the odd prescription; so, although, it shan't make a huge difference to me, it is nevertheless welcome.
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I think it is quite ridiculous. Why should I, and others earning a living, not pay a contribution towards medication. Why should the State (society) have to pay for my haemorroids cream (not needed, btw!).
Oh, I forgot, the country is awash with cash, and we don't owe anybody anything. Silly me.
All very well and good, except that I'll soon be taxed at 50%!
W.
All valid points.
The trouble with the whole system is that up till now a small minority has had to pay for prescriptions. There has been such a long list of those on benefits exempt.
Perhaps, if everyone in the UK had to pay for prescriptions, except terminally ill, it would be fairer. Just a thought.
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