Similar articles
You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you: 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 Have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate Have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid medical exemption certificate Hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability Medical exemption certificates are issued if you have: Cancer, including the effects of cancer or the effects of current or previous cancer treatment A permanent fistula (for example, a laryngostomy, colostomy, ileostomy or some renal dialysis fistulas) requiring continuous surgical dressing or an appliance A form of hypoadrenalism (for example, Addison's disease) Diabetes insipidus or other forms of hypopituitarism …diabetes mellitus, except where treatment is by diet alone Myxoedema (hypothyroidism requiring thyroid hormone replacement) Epilepsy requiring continuous anticonvulsive therapy A continuing physical disability that means you cannot go out without the help of another person (temporary disabilities do not count, even if they last for several months) You're also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving various income support
Apr 5. Health: