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Fund free prescriptions for people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Submitted by Sam Richardson on Saturday 19th April 2025

Published on Thursday 1st May 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 1st November 2025

Signatures: 195

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Petition Action

Fund free prescriptions for people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Petition Details

We want the Government to add IBD, including Crohn’s and colitis, to the list of conditions eligible for free prescriptions in England, and to fund this. People with IBD need lifelong medication. We think this change would ensure fair access to essential treatment and reduce financial pressure.

Additional Information

IBD is a lifelong, incurable condition needing daily medication to manage pain, prevent flare-ups, and avoid hospitalisation. Unlike some other long-term illnesses, IBD doesn’t qualify for free prescriptions in England. This can create financial strain and health inequality. We believe making prescriptions free would ease pressure on patients and the NHS, ensuring those with IBD can access the treatment they need without worrying about cost.


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