Petition · past parliament
Make Hyperthyroidism eligible for free prescription costs just as Hypothyroidism
Closed
741 signatures
What the petition asks
A petition asking for fairness in dropping prescription charges in Hyperthyroidism (over-active Thyroid), just as prescriptions are free for Hypothyroidism (under-active Thyroid) and those on Levothyroxine.
Especially as Hyperthyroidism is considered more severe in managing.
Especially as Hyperthyroidism is considered more severe in managing.
Those diagnosed with Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid) must pay for prescriptions for thyroid medication in order to live. If they do not take medications to suppress thyroid activity they will die.This is for the rest of their lives, unless in remission.Yet people with Hypothyroidism (underactive Thyroid) or those who have removed their thyroid and are on Levothyroxine are exempt from prescription costs. Hyperthyroidism is considered more dangerous because of the side affects on the heart.
Timeline
| 31 Jul 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
741
Status
Closed
Opened
31 Jul 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.