Change free prescriptions to state pension age?

It will batter the poorest off, and those who could claim pension credits but choose not to.

Prescriptions are free in Wales. I think this was a preventative measure as many people couldn't afford the cost so wouldn't pay for the treatment. This resulted in more hospital admissions for more serious illness.
I don't know if the free prescriptions has saved the NHS money over time balanced against less people needing time in hospital.

No we are already being battered enough.

NotSpaghetti

We must not follow the US model.
People there are paying a lot for medication and choosing to miss some out if they have no money.

Everyone's life is valuable.

I don’t think anyone’s contemplating following the US model, where AFAIK you pay full price for medications - or your expensive insurance does. From all I gather, the NHS prescription charge is very modest compared to what people across the pond have to pay even for a relatively everyday antibiotic.

No, I agree with MissAdventure

I think people would end up trying to cut down on meds to save costs, so no, I don't agree with it.

We must not follow the US model.
People there are paying a lot for medication and choosing to miss some out if they have no money.

Everyone's life is valuable.

I agree too. I’ve always thought there should be a charge for all (with a few exceptions) if only to raise the issue of how much the meds actually cost.
I’ve a friend who abuses the system - I’ll say no more, but I think paying something would have an effect.

I agree - for all medication, once you start having exceptions it all gets too complicated and every one says their drug is 'special'

If you need a lot of medication you can get a presciption 'season ticket'. £32 for 3 months, £114.50 a year and a special rate for HRT www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/save-money-with-a-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc/

I agree.
I’m very rarely ill, but was amazed to get a free prescription when I was 62 and working full time. I wrongly thought then that it was free from State Pension age.

Agree, although I think asthma and Hrt meds should be free.

Agree, although I’ve benefited from this for quite a while!