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Article: Cheaper, more effective drugs.(Features)

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Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
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April 3, 2006
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Byline: By MADELEINE BRINDLEY Western Mail

In 2003 we made a commitment to abolish all prescription charges during this Assembly term. We are now just one step away from delivering this commitment. On Saturday prescription charges fell to just pounds 3 per item and from April 2007 they will be free for everyone in Wales. Many have questioned our decision to abolish free prescriptions but I believe it will help relieve pressure on our health services.

There is evidence available which suggests that prescription charges do deter people from asking for National ...

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