Financial expert Paul Lewis said people need to check if they're eligible for free medicine

BBC financial expert Paul Lewis has urged people to check if they qualify for free prescriptions after Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed charges for the upcoming year. BBC Money Box reporter Lewis highlighted that England is the only country in the UK where most people pay for their prescriptions.

In contrast, all NHS prescriptions are free of charge in Wales, Scotland , and Northern Ireland. He stated: "Chancellor confirms England will remain only country in UK where most adults under age 60 are charged for NHS prescriptions as she freezes the cost at £9.90 per item from April. Always check exemptions, failing that see if prepayment cert will save money ."

Ahead of the Budget , th

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