Prescriptions 'to cost more than £10 in four years'

The video discusses the rise in prescription charges and its impact on people with long-term conditions, such as Parkinson's. It highlights the difficult choices patients face between medication and other necessities. Research shows that some patients skip medication, leading to increased healthcare needs and pressure on the NHS.

What difficult choice do people with long-term conditions face due to the prescription charge rise?

• Choosing between medication and clothing

• Choosing between medication and food

• Choosing between medication and entertainment

• Choosing between medication and travel

What did the research reveal about people's behavior towards picking up medication?

• Most people stopped taking medication altogether

• A third of people did not pick up their medication

• A third of people delayed picking up their medication

• Most people picked up their medication on time

What consequence did not picking up medication have on individuals?

• They became healthier

• They needed less medical help

• They required more medical help

• They experienced no change in health

How might the prescription charge rise affect the NHS?

• It will improve NHS efficiency

• It will have no impact on the NHS

• It could increase pressure on the NHS

• It will reduce pressure on the NHS

What is a potential outcome for people with long-term conditions due to increased prescription charges?

• They will have improved health

• They will have no change in hospital visits

• They will have more hospital visits

• They will have fewer hospital visits