Publicly funded healthcare system of the United Kingdom, established on 5 July 1948 and free at the point of use for residents, funded through general taxation and run as separate services in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Provides general practice, hospital, emergency, mental health, community and dental care, runs the community pharmacy contract and prescription system, and is one of the largest purchasers of medicines and medical supplies in the world.
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