Am I entitled to free prescriptions?

You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:

• are 60 or over

• are under 16

• are 16 to 18 and in full-time education

• are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)

• have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)

• have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid MedEx

• hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability

• are an NHS inpatient

You're also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit

• Universal Credit and meet the criteria