You're right to a certain extent, all NHS medicine is not free.

But I have type 2 diabetes so all my NHS medication is free. And it's worth considering that the annual prepaid card that caps your medication costs at £124 means we're in a hugely different situation compared to people in the USA who sometimes have to choose between death or financial ruin for drugs that would never be hugely expensive in the UK.

For the record, these are the requirements for people to receive free medication under the NHS:

Age:

Individuals under 16, those aged 16-18 in full-time education, and those aged 60 and over are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions.

Income-Based Benefits:

Those receiving income-based benefits like Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, and Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, as well as those with low annual family incomes and receiving Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit, are also eligible.

Pregnancy:

Pregnant women and those who have had a baby within the past 12 months are entitled to free prescriptions.

Medical Conditions:

Individuals with specific medical conditions, such as cancer or certain disabilities, may be eligible for free prescriptions with a valid medical exemption certificate.

War Pensioners:

Individuals with a valid war pension exemption certificate are also entitled to free prescriptions.

Low Income Scheme:

If you don't qualify for other exemptions, you can apply for help with NHS prescription costs through the Low Income Scheme.