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The price of NHS prescriptions is to rise by 20p in April and again next year.

NHS dental charges will also increase by up to £5 from 1 April.

In a statement, Health Minister Norman Lamb said the increases were justified given the increasing demands on the NHS, with spending on medicines alone almost doubling since 2000.

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have scrapped all prescription charges.

Around 90% of prescriptions in England are currently dispensed free of charge.

There are exemptions for people on low incomes, children and the over 60s.

The current prescription charge is £7.85.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-26529262

and the cost for dental treatment is to go up as well.
who will be able to afford the treatment, I feel sorry for young people in work.

People will just not be able to afford  medication for the tooth ache they can't afford to get treatment for.

You cannot afford to be ill now a days  34m

a friend of mine who had recent surgery on her leg has to pay for her bandages and dressings when she goes to have them changed every 2 days .
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Expensive being ill ........................