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Originally Posted by HarryT
Obviously, Nate, is it funded by the tax-payer, but, because it is funded by the tax-payer, it is freely accessible to all British people; it does not depend on one's personal ability to pay for it.
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Access is free, but treatment often isn't.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/M...osts/DH_087013
"The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
NHS charges
From 1 April 2009, charges will increase to:
Prescription: £7.20
12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
3-month PPC: £28.25"