Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Make people with high blood pressure eligible for free prescriptions
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should offer those who are being treated with high blood pressure free prescriptions. This can be life-saving medication. If people suddenly stop taking their medication this can be extremely detrimental to health, an cost is often a reason people choose not to take medication.
People with certain other chronic illnesses or diseases are offered free prescription medication. Particularly if blood pressure medication is to be taken for life, it should be available without charge.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Feb 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
7 Aug 2023
Closed
7 Feb 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.