Are you eligible for free NHS prescriptions?
Do you qualify for free NHS prescriptions?
Healthwatch England says "Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions. The NHS prescription charge is usually £9.90 per item. Some items, like contraceptives, are free.
Some people get their prescriptions for free. A lot of people know they get free NHS prescriptions if they're under 16 or over 60. But you can also qualify for free prescriptions for other reasons, such as if you have certain medical conditions or receive certain benefits."
Healthwatch England says "Most adults in England have to pay for their prescriptions. The NHS prescription charge is usually £9.90 per item. Some items, like contraceptives, are free.
Some people get their prescriptions for free. A lot of people know they get free NHS prescriptions if they're under 16 or over 60. But you can also qualify for free prescriptions for other reasons, such as if you have certain medical conditions or receive certain benefits."
Who gets free prescriptions?
You can get free NHS prescriptions if:
- You are aged 60 or over
- You are under the age of 16
- You are 16, 17 or 18 and in full-time education
- You are pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate
- You have a valid medical exemption certificate
- You hold a valid War Pension exemption certificate, and the prescription is for your disability
- You have a valid NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate
- You are an NHS inpatient
You are entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner receive the following benefits:
- Income support
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Universal Credit, and you meet the criteria.
You are also entitled to free prescriptions if you are under 20 and a dependent of someone on these benefits.
You're not automatically entitled to free prescriptions if you get PIP (Personal Independence Payment).
Use the link below to find out more..
See if you are eligible for help
The Government has a five-minute online survey that will let you know if you can get free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment and eye tests.
