Third of UK asthma sufferers have sacrificed food to afford medication, survey finds Hundreds of thousands of asthma sufferers are being forced to cut back on food to pay for their medication, a charity has warned.
Around 800,000 people, or around a third of those with the condition, have at times needed to make the sacrifice to cover the cost of their prescription, according to a survey by Asthma UK.
Many are facing an "impossible" choice between essentials and life-saving medicine, said Samantha Walker, the charity's director of research and policy. The Independent
Around 800,000 people, or around a third of those with the condition, have at times needed to make the sacrifice to cover the cost of their prescription, according to a survey by Asthma UK.
Many are facing an "impossible" choice between essentials and life-saving medicine, said Samantha Walker, the charity's director of research and policy. The Independent
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