Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Make prescriptions free in England like Wales and Scotland
Closed
118 signatures
What the petition asks
Make prescriptions free in England like Wales and Scotland, to make healthcare and medication more accessible.
Why does England have to pay for prescriptions when they’re free in Wales and Scotland?
People are not getting their prescriptions because they can’t afford it. Why is this the current situation that we’re all living in?! We believe people should not have to choose between paying for prescriptions or something else.
Make prescriptions free in England. This could save lives!
People are not getting their prescriptions because they can’t afford it. Why is this the current situation that we’re all living in?! We believe people should not have to choose between paying for prescriptions or something else.
Make prescriptions free in England. This could save lives!
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
118
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
14 Jul 2025
Closed
14 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.