Petition · past parliament
Keep free prescriptions for 60's and over
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Keep the free prescriptions for the over 60's
The over 60's cannot afford these prescriptions they have worked all their lives, now they are supposed to work till they are 67 who will set an elderly person on. We are entitled to free prescriptions Scotland & Wales don't have to pay at any age
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Protect free NHS prescriptions for over 60s
Timeline
| 7 Jan 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jan 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.