Free prescriptions for certain medical conditions There's a simple way to find out if you're eligible for free NHS prescriptions and any help with other NHS costs.Ĭheck what help you could get to pay for NHS costs on the NHS Business Services Authority website. Check you're eligible for free prescriptions People named on an NHS certificate for partial help with health costs (HC3) may also get help.įind out who can get free NHS prescriptions from the NHS Business Services Authority.

a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2).

You qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Working Tax Credits with a disability element (or both), and have income for tax credit purposes of £15,276 or less

a valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate – if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice.income-related Employment and Support Allowance.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: hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability.

have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx).have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx).are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx).are 16 to 18 and in full-time education.

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