Scottish Parliament News Report
The Health Committee today published its report on the Abolition of NHS Prescription Charges Bill, and has come down narrowly in favour of the Bill.
The Member's Bill which is being promoted by Colin Fox MSP seeks to remove the need to pay a prescription charge from those who currently do.
Committee Convener, Roseanna Cunningham MSP said:
”Our Committee was unanimous in agreeing that the status quo on prescription charges is not an option.
“We believe that the current prescription charging regime is inequitable. It exempts individuals suffering from some chronic illnesses, but not others, and it exempts some people on low incomes, but not others. There are too many inconsistencies and anomalies in the current system.
“The Deputy Minister's suggestion that the Executive may extend the remit of the review of the prescription charging scheme is welcomed, but there are concerns that the Executive appeared to be making very slow progress with this important work.”
Full Health Committee Report at the Scottish Parliament Website.
Scrap Prescription Charges Website
