Economy

POLL: Do you support Government scrapping plans to raise free prescription age to 66?

  • 17. Mar 2023. 18:11
  • By The EU Times
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A poll conducted by Express.co.uk has revealed that the majority of Britons support the government scrapping plans to raise the free prescription age to 66.

The survey, conducted on 1,743 people, found that an overwhelming 85% of respondents felt that the government should not push ahead with the plans.

The government’s proposal to raise the free prescription age to 66 has been met with widespread criticism since it was announced. Many have argued that the plans will have a disproportionate impact on those aged 65 and over, who are already more likely to suffer from long-term illnesses.

The proposed changes are part of a wider effort by the government to reduce the cost of the NHS. But the poll results suggest that Britons believe the proposed changes would have a detrimental effect on the elderly.

The poll also revealed that the majority of respondents felt that the government should focus instead on curbing the cost of generic drugs and prescription charges for those aged 18-65.

The government has yet to respond to the poll’s findings. However, it is clear that the vast majority of Britons are firmly against the plans to raise the free prescription age.

The poll results come at a time when the government is under increasing pressure to find ways to reduce NHS costs. But the British public have made it clear that they are unwilling to compromise on the health of their elderly population.