Cystic Fibrosis (Exemption from Prescription Charges) Bill

Key Points

• Exempts people with cystic fibrosis from prescription charges for drugs, medicines, appliances and pharmaceutical services.
• Covers related provisions needed to implement the exemption (connected purposes).
• Sponsor: Sir John Hayes; origin: House of Commons.
• Current stage: Second Reading in the House of Commons.
• If enacted, would reduce out-of-pocket costs for CF patients and their families.

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the committee stage for detailed examination.