Radio Script #2

England will see a rise in prescription charges from April 1st, this year. The current fee stands at £7.20 per item but this will rise by 20 pence to £7.40.
Alongside this, The Department of Health have also announced that fees for dental care will also rise.
Prescription charges will remain free for those living in Wales or Northern Ireland and Scotland will follow suit from April 1st.

This is what Sue Champney, Dispenser for Lloyds Pharmacy,  had to say about the upcoming prescription fee rise...

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