Welsh patients to get refund for prescription costs at English hospitals
Carl Sargeant, Assembly Member for Alyn & Deeside welcomes news that Welsh patients who are charged for prescriptions at hospitals in England after having treatment will be able to get a refund, as announced by Health Minister Edwina Hart today. At present, patients who have prescriptions from English hospital pharmacies have to pay for prescriptions at the English rate of £7.20, if they are not exempt due to age or medical condition.Amendments will be made to the free prescriptions legislation so that patients who are treated in England can reclaim the cost of their prescriptions. In addition, the legislation will be amended to reflect the change in England that entitles cancer sufferers access to free prescriptions. It is anticipated that the necessary changes to the legislation will be in place by early autumn.Carl Sargeant said “ Many of my constituents are treated in the Countess of Chester and Merseyside Hospitals, I am pleased that while having the services needed close to home, some are delivered in Hospitals across the border – This will ensure access to services aren’t prevented because of financial constraints.’
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