- The UK government has scrapped VAT on some medicines for common conditions.
- This will save pharmacies £5 million per year and support the plan to save 10 million GP appointments.
- The VAT zero rate already applies to drugs and medicines on prescriptions.
- The Health Minister says this will allow pharmacists to supply some prescription-only medication without a GP prescription.
- The announcement has received mixed reactions, with some praising the move and others expressing concerns about the impact on free medical care.
Source: express.co.uk
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