Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Exempt people on the autistic spectrum or with ADHD from NHS prescription charge
Closed
232 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently those diagnosed with lifelong conditions such as ADHD and those on the autistic spectrum have to pay for prescriptions. These medications are often not a choice, but a necessity. Please consider adding them to the existing medically exempt groups of illness and conditions.
Part of ADHD means you can be badly organised and struggle with structure. Removing the charge will reduce barriers to getting the medication in the first place. Without medication many struggle to function daily. While there are other benefits a person may get which could pay for the medication, that requires the adult to have applied for them and got them! Make them exempt from prescription charges and you’ll be certain to help these people.
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
232
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Jan 2021
Closed
20 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.