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Add Fibromyalgia to the NHS Free Prescription Exemption List

Submitted by Saymah Hussain on Wednesday 26th February 2025

Published on Tuesday 15th April 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 15th October 2025

Signatures: 122

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Petition Action

Add Fibromyalgia to the NHS Free Prescription Exemption List

Petition Details

We call on the Government to update the NHS Medical Exemption Certificate list to include fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. People with conditions like diabetes and epilepsy get free prescriptions.

Additional Information

We feel those with fibromyalgia face an unfair financial burden for necessary medications. Fibromyalgia is a lifelong condition that causes chronic pain, extreme fatigue, cognitive impairment, and mobility issues. Many people with fibromyalgia cannot work full-time or at all, yet they still have to pay for multiple prescriptions each month. No cure exists, so long-term medication is essential for managing symptoms and maintaining quality of life. Other chronic illnesses with similar levels of disability are already exempt—why not fibromyalgia?

We want the Government to review and expand the NHS Medical Exemption Certificate criteria to ensure fair access to prescriptions for those with fibromyalgia and related conditions.


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