Prescription charges increase in England

The prescription charge has risen for 35 of the past 36 years.

We have condemned the increase, which is likely to worsen the significant impact charges already have on people with long-term conditions in England. The current system of exemptions for prescription charges has not changed since 1968 and is outdated, arbitrary and unfair.

The Prescription Charges Coalition is calling for everyone with a long-term condition to be exempt from charges so that they can manage their condition effectively and get on with their lives

Last year we launched an online petition, calling on the Government to end unfair, outdated and arbitrary prescription charges for everyone with a long-term condition in England.

Once you’ve completed the petition, please share this page with friends, family and colleagues. You can also share it on Facebook and Twitter.

The more supporters we get, the stronger our case for change will be.