“You’re also entitled to free prescriptions if you’re under 16 or over 60, in full-time education aged 16-18, you’re an NHS inpatient, on Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit – so check with your pharmacist if you could qualify.”
In total, 15 groups of people including Britons who rely on Pension Credit and Universal Credit should get them for free.
Others who rely on more than one prescription per month could save money by investing in a Prepayment Certificate.
Who qualifies for free NHS prescriptions?
People under 16
Anyone aged 60 or over
People aged 16 to 18 and in full-time education
Pregnant mothers, or anyone who has had a baby in the previous 12 months and has a valid maternity exemption certificate
Those who are registered disabled
An NHS inpatient
People in receipt of Income Support
Anyone in receipt of income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Those in receipt of income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Applicants in receipt of Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
Some Universal Credit claimants
Some people claiming child tax credits or working tax credits
Those in receipt of a valid NHS certificate for full help with health costs (HC2)
Anyone living in Scotland
People living in Wales.
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