Petition · past parliament

Make prescriptions for epipens free to anaphylaxis sufferers on the NHS

Closed 177 signatures

What the petition asks

Vital life-saving drugs qualify for free prescriptions on the NHS, such as those that treat diabetes. Anaphylaxis sufferers have to carry an epipen throughout their life. This is undoubtedly a life-saving medication and should qualify to be on the exemption certificate for free prescriptions.

Timeline

30 Jan 2018 Petition opened for signatures
30 Jul 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 177
Status Closed
Opened 30 Jan 2018
Closed 30 Jul 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.