Am I entitled to free prescriptions?
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tanyaworthington123
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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
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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!!!!! -
I don't claim any benefits only family allowance for one child I'm married and my husband works Thanks
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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:Otherwise, you could apply for the NHS low income scheme. Hope this helps!- 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
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
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