Free Prescriptions for Cancer Patients – RCGP
Response
20th January
2009
Professor Steve Field, Chairman of the Royal
College of General Practitioners, said:
“We very much welcome this decision. This is
excellent news and a welcome helping hand for all of those who have
been diagnosed as having cancer and are undergoing treatment.”
“GPs are highly aware of the effect of
charging for prescriptions on patients, and we look forward to
seeing our patients to talk about applying for their exemption
certificate.”
“While we welcome this very positive news, we
also recognise there are further anomalies in the system in
England. We are pleased the review of prescription charges is being
extended to all patients with long term conditions but would urge
the government to consider providing free prescriptions for
all.”
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