Petition · past parliament
Free medical prescriptions for undergraduates of any age.
Closed
3,800 signatures
What the petition asks
The NHS only currently offers free prescriptions for students aged 16, 17 and 18 in full time education. There are many undergraduates who struggle to afford medication during their time in university.
Medication should be free for all undergraduate students no matter what their age.
Medication should be free for all undergraduate students no matter what their age.
Timeline
| 3 May 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Nov 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,800
Status
Closed
Opened
3 May 2016
Closed
3 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.