Make people with high blood pressure eligible for free prescriptions

The Government should offer those who are being treated with high blood pressure free prescriptions. This can be life-saving medication. If people suddenly stop taking their medication this can be extremely detrimental to health, an cost is often a reason people choose not to take medication.

This petition closed on 7 Feb 2024 with 36 signatures


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People with certain other chronic illnesses or diseases are offered free prescription medication. Particularly if blood pressure medication is to be taken for life, it should be available without charge.


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