‘We already spend a small fortune on care!’ Unpaid carers fear free prescription age hike
PENSION savers could be hit hard over the coming months and years as the Government proposes to raise the qualifying age for free prescriptions in England. Age UK warned millions of retirees may face rising costs but on top of this, the changes will hit England’s “army of fantastic unpaid carers really hard”. Daily Express […]
‘Kick in the teeth!’ Fury at UK plan to raise free prescription age sparks fierce backlash
THE UK Government’s plan to raise the age requirement from 60 to 66 to get free NHS prescriptions has riled Express.co.uk readers. An Express.co.uk poll found that most readers are against the move, but many argue that the policy change would be sensible. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Should NHS free prescription age rise to state pension age? How you can share your views
NHS PRESCRIPTIONS are currently free for those who are aged 60 or older, at the time the prescription is dispensed. However, the Government has recently published a consultation on aligning the upper age exemption with state pension age. Daily Express :: Finance Feed
Prescription warning: Government set to scrap paper prescriptions to save NHS £300million
THE GOVERNMENT has announced, from November, paper prescriptions will be scrapped and will no longer be issued in a bid to save the NHS £300million. What is the new initiative? Daily Express :: Health Feed
MAPPED: Avoid taking prescription medication to these countries – or risk imprisonment
TOURISTS who require medication or prescription drugs could face huge fines or imprisonment in certain popular holiday destinations. Lloydspharmacy pharmacist Kate Taylor spoke to Express.co.uk on the certain regulations in each country. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Xanax WARNING: New prescription drugs craze is a deadly game of roulette
THE terrifying lottery facing thrill-seeking teenagers who buy the prescription drug Xanax online is today exposed by the Daily Express. Our investigation highlights the potentially deadly risk youngsters face when trying to obtain the highly addictive anti-anxiety medication for recreational use. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Hay fever cure? Taking prescription drugs while driving could be illegal
HAY FEVER affects an estimated 13 million people in the UK, but some drugs used to treat it – including antihistamines – can put sufferers at risk of dangerous drug driving. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Almost HALF of online chemists ILLEGALLY offer cheap antibiotics WITHOUT prescription
ANTIBIOTICS are illegally being doled out online by almost half of online pharmacies. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Secret NHS plot to slash costs could see YOUR prescription drugs AXED
THE Government is plotting a huge review of medicines available on the NHS which could see life-saving drugs axed, Express.co.uk can reveal. Daily Express :: Life & Style Feed
Secret NHS plot to slash costs could see YOUR prescription drugs AXED
THE Government is plotting a huge review of medicines available on the NHS which could see life-saving drugs axed, Express.co.uk can reveal. Daily Express :: Health Feed