The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the 13th time in a row to 5 per cent - the highest since 2008.
The reforms will see prescriptions for seven new conditions, as well as the contraceptive pill and blood pressure checks, prescribed by pharmacists without the need to see a doctor or a nurse.
The savvy neighbours save up to £200 by taking part in the scheme, which they launched in a bid to reduce carbon emissions and build a sense of community.
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