tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157817818477271980.post2844747541532662890..comments2014-01-13T09:17:23.422+00:00Comments on Talk Parkinson's: Wake up call on prescription chargesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157817818477271980.post-5810953919602770452010-02-09T11:33:28.601+00:002010-02-09T11:33:28.601+00:00My father had early onset Parkinsons, diagnosed in...My father had early onset Parkinsons, diagnosed in the 1970's. For 25 years until his death at the age of 70 he had to pay for drugs that were increasingly unable to treat his symptoms, even as the dose escalated. I am really supportive of this campaign. As someone who has been through treatment for cancer, I am entitled to free prescriptions which I consider is a right that should be extended to those with Parkinsons.The Society is to be commended for its stance and greater awareness of this issue is vital.Suzie Grogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3157817818477271980.post-31635268160094100232010-02-07T06:08:45.691+00:002010-02-07T06:08:45.691+00:00Hi Thank you and keep up the good work! We appreci...Hi Thank you and keep up the good work! We appreciate all the people the society helps. People are surprised we have to pay, maybe because it is assumed young people don't have Parkinson<br />Maybe that is part of the problemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com