Petition · past parliament
Make prescriptions free for all long term conditions in England.
Closed
693 signatures
What the petition asks
It's unfair how certain long term conditions deserve free prescriptions and others do not. It's discrimination. Either we ALL pay or NON of us pay.
I have polycystic kidney disease and need blood pressure tablets. Twice I've been in hospital because I could not afford my medication. I am not exempt from prescription charges.
If I had a thyroid condition or diabeties I'm exempt from ALL charges.
If I'm over 60 regardless of wealth I'm exempt from ALL charges.
This requires some serious review. I'm fighting this - please help me.
If I had a thyroid condition or diabeties I'm exempt from ALL charges.
If I'm over 60 regardless of wealth I'm exempt from ALL charges.
This requires some serious review. I'm fighting this - please help me.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Aug 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
693
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Feb 2016
Closed
10 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.