Free prescriptions for men over 60

Title

Free prescriptions for men over 60

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Oct 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:04:07

Description

Interview with the Deputy Director of the National Association of Health Authorities Trusts, Derek Day, on a Government announcement that as from tomorrow men will be entitled to free prescriptions from the age of 60 as women are. The decision was made after a ruling at the European Court and means claims can be backdated. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Derek Day

Keywords

Health services; NHS; Legal decisions; Men; European Court of Justice; Drug prescriptions; Pensioners

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