Petition Charge for GP apptments. Allow GP's to dispense low cost drugs such as aspirin.

A small charge for visit to GP would deter time wasters & release funds for deserving needs.
GP's prescribe aspirin and similar drugs costing a few pence which incur standard £10-£12 "Pharmacy handling" charge to the Dept of Health. Curb this waste too and spend on more deserving needs

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From data in the public domain it is evident that many patients fail to attend appointments with virtually no financial penalty. A £5-£10 per person per appointment (with some exceptions) is affordable by the majority of inhabitants.
Prescriptions for low cost (normally over the counter) drugs incur significant "handling" charge. By permitting/instructing GP's to dispense such items the savings can be diverted/used to benefit more urgent demands on the Health Service.

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Date closed 3 May 2017
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