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Prescriptions: Fines

Commons · Question 114563 · Tabled 20 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Maya Ellis

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the prescription payment penalty charge system.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Feb 2026

There are no plans for such a review. NHS Penalty Charge Notices are issued in accordance with the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999.