the Mirror.Activists argue that those least able to pay £9.35 per item will suffer a “devastating” impact on their wellbeing.And, they worry that it would trigger a rise in hospital admissions.Thorrun Govind, of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, said: "Many more people will be affected by this tax on the sick at exactly the time at which they may be needing more medicines."It is unacceptable to raise the cost of prescriptions in the current economic situation when many have been disadvantaged.
Such proposals will only further drive the health inequalities that have been highlighted by Covid-19."The proposal comes after millions of pensioners lost access to free TV licences last year meaning most now have to pay £159 a year to watch TV.And,.
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