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i know i am a stranger here coz u r all from uk or us, i think.. but i just tried.
 
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Great News: Free cancer drugs scheme begins
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Up to 150,000 cancer patients in England can now start applying for free prescriptions on the NHS.

Gordon Brown announced in September he was abolishing charges for the treatment of cancer and its effects from 1 April.
Patients can apply for five-year exemption certificates entitling them to all their NHS prescriptions free of charge, not just those for cancer.
Application forms can be collected from GP surgeries and hospital clinics.
Applications received by 24 March will be processed in time for the start of the scheme on 1 April.

Patients who do not receive their certificate in time may have any prescription charges they have paid since 1 April refunded.

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Cancer patients will be able to apply for their exemption certificates for their free prescriptions from 1st April 2009. All cancer patients undergoing treatment for cancer, the effects of cancer or the effects of cancer treatment are now encouraged to apply for exemption certificates from their GP surgery or oncology clinics.

Exemption certificates last for 5 years (but can be reapplied for) and cover all prescriptions not just those relating to cancer - they must be countersigned by their GP, hospital doctor or service doctor.

For more information please visit the Department of Health website, www.dh.gov.uk/helpwithhealthcosts or call 0845 610 1112.

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Disclaimer: Please see your own dentist/doctor for a proper diagnosis as my words should not, in any circumstances, be taken as dental/medical advice.

"If you see what is small as it sees itself, and accept what is weak for what strength it has, and use what is dim for the light it gives, then all will go well. This is called Acting Naturally."
Lao-Tsu, Tao Teh King
 
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