Petition · past parliament
Free prescription charges in England
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
Why should people in England be charged for prescriptions?
Why can the rest of the "United Kingdom" be exempt the same as Wales Scotland, Northern Ireland.
This is direct discrimination against anyone living in England.
Why can the rest of the "United Kingdom" be exempt the same as Wales Scotland, Northern Ireland.
This is direct discrimination against anyone living in England.
Timeline
| 20 Apr 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Oct 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Opened
20 Apr 2018
Closed
20 Oct 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.