| You can claim free prescriptions if you meet any of the following criteria:- |  |
| are 60 or over |
| are under 16 |
| are 16-18 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 from 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 |
| You can also claim free prescriptions if you or your partner are named on, or are entitled to, an NHS tax credit exemption certificate or a valid HC2 certificate. |
| Income Support |
| Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance |
| Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit |
| Universal Credit |
| Prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) are available in England and they can save you money. |
| The current prescription charge is £8.40 per item (£16.80 per pair of elastic hosiery). |
| A three monthly PPC is £29.10 and could save you money if you need more than three prescribed items in three months. |
| A 12-month certificate is £104.00 and could save you money if you need more than 12 prescribed items in a year. |
For further information regarding the above, please read the ‘Claiming Free Prescriptions?’ booklet or go to http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcosts/Pages/help-with-health-costs.aspx
