Am I entitled to free prescriptions?

tanyaworthington123 · November 2018

I'm currently on anti depressants and have also got to take tamoxifen for ten years after having breast cancer in 2015. Am I entitled to free prescriptions

steve51 · November 2018

Hi @tanyaworthington123

Good Evening it’s great to meet you today.

Can I please ask if you are on any “Benefits”

I will then look ? into it further for you!!!!!

tanyaworthington123 · November 2018

I don't claim any benefits only family allowance for one child I'm married and my husband works Thanks

Pippa_Alumni · November 2018

Hi @tanyaworthington123, and welcome!

This information if from the NHS help with health costs page:

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

Otherwise, you could apply for the NHS low income scheme. Hope this helps!

Am I entitled to free prescriptions?

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