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The UK government has announced a freeze on NHS prescription charges in England for the first time in three years, keeping them below £10. This decision will save patients approximately £18 million. Three-month and annual prescriptions prepayment certificates will also be frozen. The majority (89%) of prescriptions in England are currently given out for free to specific groups such as children, over-60s, and those with certain medical conditions.

Courtesy: metro.co.uk

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