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THE PENALTY CHARGE
Any patient found to have falsely claimed help with health costs will face penalty charges and in some cases prosecution, under new powers introduced by the Health Act 1999.
The penalty charge is a civil fine and may be imposed where a patient is found to have falsely claimed total or partial help with health costs. The penalty charge is five times the amount owed, up to a maximum of £100. This is in addition to the original charge. Payment will be pursued by civil recovery if necessary.
THREATENING BEHAVIOUR/ACTS OF VIOLENCE
Pharmacists may refuse to supply prescribed drugs to persons who commit or threaten to commit violent or criminal acts at the pharmacy. This applies to a person who presents a prescription and anyone accompanying that person.
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