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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Sickle Cell Patients And Prescription Costs

08 December 2021 · 0 other contributors · 184 words

Opened by Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

Responding minister: Not recorded

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At a glance

Maria Caulfield raised concerns about sickle cell patients and prescription costs in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the challenges faced by sickle cell patients who must pay for prescriptions.
  • Specific asks of government include discussing prepayment certificates that cost about 2 per week for prescriptions.
  • Hope expressed for improved awareness and accessibility of prepayment certificates for sickle cell patients.

Key requests to Government

I want to discuss the existing system of prepayment certificates covering prescriptions for approximately £2 per week and how patients are often not informed about this option. I hope that the government will consider ways to improve awareness and accessibility of such schemes.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Maria Caulfield Con Lewes

I am concerned about the challenges faced by patients with sickle cell, particularly those who are young and of working age and have to pay for their prescriptions. However, around 89% of all community prescriptions are free at the moment, and prepayment certificates can offer significant savings for those with long-term conditions like sickle cell.

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