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Oct 18, 2025

4 min

Are pensioners going to pay for prescriptions in England?

As of today, September 23, 2025, everyone aged 60 and over in England is entitled to free NHS prescriptions. This exemption, however, has been the subject of a government consultation exploring the possibility of raising the qualifying age, leading many to ask: are pensioners going to pay for prescriptions in England?

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Oct 14, 2025

4 min

What age is a senior citizen in the UK NHS? An overview of age-related health benefits

In England, nearly two-thirds of all prescription items dispensed free of charge are for patients aged 60 or over. The answer to **what age is a senior citizen in the UK NHS** is not a single number, as eligibility for different benefits is tied to varying age thresholds, alongside other specific criteria.

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