Contact your MP about prescription charges

Today, 1st April 2016, the cost of prescriptions in England increased to £8.40 per item. For many people with long term conditions, this will have a serious financial impact.
 

• Tell your MP how prescription charges impact people with Parkinson’s

 
We know that 1 in 3 people in England with a long-term condition have not collected medication due to the cost, and many cut down their dosage to save money. It’s clear this has an impact on their quality of life, and sometimes the results to their health can be extreme.
 
How you can help

• Tell your MP about this issue and let us know what they say by sending the response to prescriptionchargescoalition@gmail.com

• Follow @PrescriptionCC on Twitter and share our messages
• If this issue affects you, get in touch with the Prescription Charges Coalition and help us illustrate the problems people face.