Prescriptions rise
THE number of free prescriptions handed out in Wales has risen for the 11th year in a row, figures have shown.
More than 2.5 million more prescriptions were issued in Wales in 2011 — taking the number to 72.7 million, a Welsh Government report has said.
But the overall cost of Wales's free prescription policy fell by more than £7 million to £587.2 million.
Free prescriptions were introduced in Wales in 2007.
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The policy has been criticised by some as "unsustainable" in the face of the year-on-year rise.
The report also shows that last year Wales dispensed 24 prescriptions per head — more than any other region in the UK.
England — the only country still charging for prescriptions — dispensed 18.4, Scotland had 18.3 and 20.2 in Northern Ireland.
Free prescriptions were introduced in Northern Ireland in 2010 and Scotland followed in 2011.
Prescriptions in England increased by 25p earlier this year and currently cost £7.65.
Comments
by Dai_Chotomy
Friday, August 31 2012, 11:18PM
“bennyhill4, I am sorry. You are of course correct and I apologise. I am afraid that I do have problems with the self-opinionated clown that is neathboy234.”
by bennyhill4
Friday, August 31 2012, 11:03PM
“This started out as a post concerning the rise in prescriptions,but got hijacked by some kids who just wanted to throw their toys out of their prams at each other”
by Dai_Chotomy
Friday, August 31 2012, 9:05PM
“Neathboy234 I do have a mobile, I actually have a smart phone. It is a small piece of equipment on which I can make telephone calls and send messages. I also have a computer which is a large-ish machine with a keyboard on which I can type words, some of which have capital letters and there are also keys which allow punctuation. If I were you I would try one.”
by odinhouse
Friday, August 31 2012, 7:25PM
“Thanks - Dai_Chotomy... I must be thinking of my 24'ins Waist on my Jean's ( GENES' ) ha”
by Neathboy234
Friday, August 31 2012, 7:00PM
“odinhouse lots of people use the excuse that they are big boned. ha ha ha, don't believe a word of it. Yes u do see some fat families, yes because they all eat the same fat food. Only yesterday i saw a really fat guy whist out shopping and guess what he had a little fat kid in tow, nothing to do with his (jeans).
Dai_Chotomy I take U don't have a mobile phone. Never mind U keep on writing you and i'll keep on doing U”
by Dai_Chotomy
Friday, August 31 2012, 6:45PM
“You have spelled it wrongly odnhouse, it is GENES, but I wouldn't worry about it too much when you are dealing with Neathboy234. His use of English is appalling, I notice his latest affectation is writing "u" when he means "you".”
by odinhouse
Friday, August 31 2012, 6:16PM
“Neathboy234... the other day you said you where on about Disable, as you said - about people watching sky sports for the Paralympics Game's. . CH4 4 is no good , more Adverts than games. What next are you going to go on about, to many SLIM people not spending money on good Food, Don't forget people put on weight because it runs in their family ( jeans...?. ) may have spelt it wrong .”
by Neathboy234
Friday, August 31 2012, 6:05PM
“odinhouse my friend fat people are unhealthy people and as a result use more prescriptions than the rest of us. If u still don't get it have a look up on the net, there is lots on there about the obesity epidemic and how it is going to cripple the NHS. Diabetics is just one example of this.
BTW i use to think fat people were a good thing as they die young and cost us less, sadly now they cost us a fortune as they slowly eat themselves to death”
by odinhouse
Friday, August 31 2012, 5:51PM
“Free prescriptions were introduced in Wales in 2007. = = Good idea but being abused , , , But Well off people should contribute towards their prescriptions. when you had to pay i used to buy a Yearly certificate to get my prescriptions, Wales is spending tens of millions on FREE items that are not used..? that is my view ,... as for write ups , what is being fat to do with Free Prescriptions”
by Neathboy234
Friday, August 31 2012, 3:29PM
“bennyhill4 i dont know if what you say is true.
Here is a post from your beloved america which would seem to disagree with u.
http://tinyurl.com/8g2rdnx
Fact is most fat people are fat because they overeat, and not by much 100 calories a day too much will soon make u fat.
BTW I'm overly concerned about wales being the most obese country behind america. This is a big worry to us all, it will probably kill of the NHS for good. That aside i am glad the councilors are cutting back on their food bill's.”