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RAF heroes’ epic hike to demand free prescriptions for patients with rare genetic diseases

Posted: September 10, 2023 at 10:21 pm   /   Health

EXCLUSIVE: Squadron Leader Nick Smith and friend Squadron Leader Liam Summerfield raised more than £9,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Daily Express :: Health Feed

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Free NHS prescriptions for over 60s may still be axed – but nobody dares say it

Posted: April 28, 2023 at 10:22 am   /   Business

The Government triggered fury among the over 60s by warning that it is preparing to start charging them for NHS prescriptions. Then lost its nerve. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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NHS prescriptions: Full list of medical conditions that qualify for free medication

Posted: April 14, 2023 at 10:22 am   /   Business

The NHS prescription price has risen an additional 30p, increasing from £9.35 to £9.65. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Free NHS prescriptions for over 60s may be axed in April as annual deadline looms

Posted: January 8, 2023 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

The over 60s could be forced to pay for prescriptions within months as Ministers consider bringing in a new charging structure. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Martin Lewis warns over 1 million people overpaid on NHS prescriptions – ‘check now’

Posted: January 3, 2023 at 9:23 pm   /   Business

Martin Lewis has warned over one million people have missed out on a prescription saving of around £40 per year. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Free prescriptions could be axed for over 60s but 15 groups can still get it for free

Posted: October 11, 2022 at 10:22 am   /   Business

Free prescription age could rise to 66 after a Government consultation considered aligning the free prescription age with state pension age which is set to rise. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Free prescriptions may be scrapped for over 60s due to potential state pension rule change

Posted: September 22, 2022 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

Over 60s could lose their access to free prescriptions if a rule change involving the state pension comes into effect. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Free prescriptions: Who is exempt from paying NHS medication charges?

Posted: August 2, 2022 at 10:23 am   /   Business

CERTAIN groups of people across the UK are exempt from paying NHS prescription charges. Who is eligible for free prescriptions? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Free prescriptions: You may have to fork out £9.35 per item for 6 more years – plan mooted

Posted: June 23, 2022 at 10:22 am   /   Business

BRITONS may have to wait longer to claim free prescriptions if potential changes to the eligibility age go ahead. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Prescriptions POLL: Should free prescriptions for over 60s rise to state pension age?

Posted: May 20, 2022 at 10:22 am   /   Business

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS are currently available for Britons from the age of 60 in England, however there has been a proposal to increase this in line with state pension age, which is currently 66. Is this the right move in your opinion? Vote in our poll. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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