Scrapping free over-60s prescriptions would be 'kick in the teeth' for older people, charity warns

Scrapping free over-60s prescriptions would be 'kick in the teeth' for older people, charity warns Age UK says 2.4million more Britons would have to pay the £9.35 charge if ministers press ahead with plans to raise the qualifying age from 60 to 66. 

It fears many will be unable to afford the cost, so will forgo their drugs and become more ill – placing a bigger burden on the health service.  The Daily Mail