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Can you afford your medical prescriptions? This episode shows you how to get free or cheaper prescriptions based on your situation and explains all you need to know about a prescription prepayment certificate.

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00:00 Free or cheaper prescriptions

This video explains what you need to know about prescription costs, who is eligible for free prescriptions and if you are not and struggle to afford them, then I will share with you how to make it more affordable

Check you eligibility here:  https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-...

01:05 Get free prescriptions

These are split into two groups - those needing an exemption form or not.

So if you are
Age under 16 or over 60
16-18 in full-time education
An inpatient in an NHS hospital

You will get prescriptions for free and you should not need any other forms

01:42 Exemptions for prescription charges

If you of your 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
✅ Tax credits
Then you may have free prescriptions but may need to show your certificates for the above to claim them

Other reasons that need you to complete an exemption form are:
are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx) normally completed at your booking in apt
hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability
have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)

02:52 Medical exemption reasons

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) for which specific substitution therapy is essential
diabetes insipidus or other forms of hypopituitarism
diabetes mellitus, except where treatment is by diet alone
hypoparathyroidism
myasthenia gravis
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)

04:25 Low-income help with prescription costs

Some people may only be