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Who Qualifies for Free NHS Prescriptions?

New NHS figures reveal a 4% rise in prescriptions. Discover if you're among the pensioners, benefit claimants, or those with specific conditions eligible for free medication. Check your status now.

Duode avoid jail for £20m heroin smuggling

A father and son have received suspended sentences for their role in a crime group that smuggled £20m of heroin into the UK hidden in pomegranate juice cartons from Afghanistan. Read the full story.

BBC expert's prescription warning for under-60s

BBC's Paul Lewis urges under-60s in England to check for free NHS prescriptions as Chancellor freezes charges. Discover if you qualify for exemptions or a Prepayment Certificate.

UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications

Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.

NHS Free Prescription Expansion for Millions

The NHS is set to expand free prescription access to millions more patients in what's being hailed as the biggest healthcare reform in decades. Discover who qualifies and when changes take effect.

British grandmother's 12-year Georgia prison ordeal

Bella Culley, a 55-year-old British grandmother, faces 12 years in a Georgian prison for alleged drug trafficking after authorities found 62g of heroin in her car. Her family claims she's an innocent victim caught in a terrifying legal nightmare abroad.

Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first

Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.

48 Conditions That Qualify for Free NHS Prescriptions

Discover the comprehensive list of 48 health conditions that could make you eligible for free NHS prescriptions in England, potentially saving you hundreds of pounds annually on essential medications.

NHS Prescribes Art & Culture as Medical Treatment

Groundbreaking NHS initiatives are prescribing museum visits, gallery tours and cultural activities as legitimate medical treatments, with remarkable results for both physical and mental health conditions.

Common Medications Causing Silent Nutrient Deficiencies

Shocking new research reveals how common prescription drugs could be draining essential vitamins and minerals from millions of Brits, leading to unexplained fatigue, brain fog and serious health complications.

Mounjaro: UK Weight Loss Drug Revolution

The groundbreaking diabetes medication Mounjaro is transforming weight management across Britain, but availability and cost remain significant barriers for patients seeking its benefits.

Nine prescription drugs could become over-the-counter

Major NHS reforms could see prescription-only medications for conditions like hay fever and heartburn become available in pharmacies without a doctor's note, saving millions and reducing GP waiting times.

Officials accused of gaslighting over drug rooms

UK health officials face mounting criticism after dismissing community concerns about proposed drug consumption rooms as 'misinformation', sparking accusations of gaslighting vulnerable neighbourhoods.

NHS patients denied vital medications in supply crisis

Exclusive investigation reveals how NHS patients across Britain are being denied essential medicines due to catastrophic supply chain failures, with government accused of prioritising pharmaceutical profits over public health.

Pharmacy Deserts: UK's Medicine Access Crisis

Shocking new analysis reveals the UK communities becoming 'pharmacy deserts' as hundreds of chemists close, leaving vulnerable patients struggling to access essential medications and healthcare advice.

NHS Prescription Alert: 3 Groups Must Act Now

Urgent warning for pensioners, benefit claimants and those with medical exemptions as prescription costs rise to £9.90 per item from April 1st. Discover how to protect your free prescriptions.

Molly-Mae reveals anxiety medication battle

Love Island star Molly-Mae Hague reveals her secret battle with extreme anxiety and panic attacks during relationship difficulties with boxer Tommy Fury, detailing her journey with prescription medication.

Scotland's £117m heartburn pill crisis revealed

Shocking NHS Scotland figures reveal taxpayers spent £117 million on heartburn medications in just one year, with one popular pill accounting for massive prescription costs amid growing digestive health concerns.

NHS staff fury over parking charge increases

NHS workers across Britain are expressing outrage as hospital trusts implement controversial parking fee increases, adding financial pressure to healthcare heroes already struggling with cost-of-living crisis.

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