Call for Reform's Malcolm Offord to clarify prescription stance
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Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate Jamie Greene has called on Reform UK's Malcolm Offord to clarify his stance on prescription charges in Scotland. Offord has previously indicated openness to changes in how prescriptions are funded, sparking concerns about potential charges for certain medications.
Reform UK's Malcolm Offord is facing calls to clarify his position on prescription charges in Scotland. Offord has said there are no plans to abolish free prescriptions, but a full review of the NHS is needed. He previously suggested a dialogue on making people pay for prescriptions, similar to models in Sweden and Germany. The Scottish Liberal Democrats have pledged to keep the NHS free at the point of need. Offord's stance has sparked concerns about potential charges for certain medications, including over-the-counter pain relief medicines.
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