Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Provide funding to make all asthma-related medication free on prescription
Closed
170 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to provide funding to make all medication related to asthma free of charge on prescription. This would include inhalers, pacers, and breathing treatments.
Asthma is classed as a long-term and potentially life-threatening condition that affects thousands of people every day. Asthma attacks alone can cause people to go into respiratory distress and more. Without medication, people may be unable to control their symptoms, which may lead to hospitalisation and more stress on NHS staff. We believe having asthma medication free and available can help to prevent this as asthma medication can cost up to £50 total each month.
Timeline
| 19 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
170
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
19 May 2025
Closed
19 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.