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.