Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2019. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Asthma: Prescriptions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the effect on people's health of prescription charges for asthma medicines.
- Answer
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Extensive arrangements are already in place to help people afford National Health Service prescriptions. These include a broad range of prescription charge exemptions, for which someone with asthma may qualify. The Department has no current plans to amend these exemptions, including the list of medical conditions that provides exemption from prescription charges.
People on a low income, who do not qualify for an exemption, may be eligible for full or partial help with prescription charges through application to the NHS Low Income Scheme.
To support those with greatest need who do not qualify for an exemption or the NHS Low Income Scheme, prescription prepayment certificates are available. A holder of a 12-month certificate can get all the prescriptions they need for just £2 per week.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 224471
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Prescriptions Asthma
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- 2019-02-26 16:15:01 +0000
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