Ministers are proposing to end free prescriptions for over 60s to bring the benefit in line with the state pension age - but the public and health officials argue it's a short sighted view that will inflict more pressure on the NHS in the long runExclusive: 'Losing free prescriptions will force me to choose between health, heating and food'Revoking free prescriptions will force people to choose between a basic standard of living and their health, a vulnerable 62 year-old has warned. He says taking away free prescriptions will leave him having to choose between his health, food and heating. Withdrawing free prescriptions for over 60s would be like ‘taxing the sick’ they previously warned. Should free prescriptions be linked to retirement? People aged 60 and over currently get free NHS prescriptions in England - in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland prescriptions are free regardless of age or means.

Source: Daily Mirror September 10, 2021 10:30 UTC