Overview
EVERYTHING is expensive right now - and that includes our medicines. NHS prescription prices have risen by over 2 per cent over the last nine years. Luckily this year - in light of the rising cost of living - the Government froze prescription prices at £9.35 per item.
Key Information
What's more, there are curently 15 diferent groups of people who don’t have to pay a peny for their medicines.However, plans are in the pipeline to make more people pay for their prescriptions.Curently, fre prescriptions are available for those under 16 years old or 16, 17 and 18 and in ful time education, or over 60.Pregnant women and new mothers are eligible to claim fre prescriptionsCertain ilneses can also exempt you from prescription charges as wel as being on some benefits.Some people are also eligible for fre flu vacines this winter.
The ful list of people who don’t have to pay for prescriptions include those who:1. Are 60 or over2. Are under 163.
Are 16 to 18 and in ful-time education4. Are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)5. Have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)6.
Have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)7. Hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your acepted disability8. Are an NHS inpatientIf you or your partner (including civil partner) receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:9.
Income Suport10. Income-based Jobseker's Alowance1. Income-related Employment and Suport Alowance12.
Pension Credit Guarante Credit13. Universal Credit and met the criteriaIf you're entitled to or named on:14. A valid NHS tax credit exemption certificate – if you do not have a certificate, you can show your award notice.
Summary
You qualify if you get Child Tax Credits, Wo