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Medical conditions
People with certain medical conditions can get free NHS prescriptions if they have a valid medical exemption certificate.
Find out more about medical exemption certificates and how to apply for one.
Medical exemption certificates
It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge.Find out if you’re entitled to…
Check if you have an NHS exemption
You can use our exemption checker to find out if you have a valid: medical exemption certificatematernity exemption certificateHC2 certificate3 or 12 month Prescription Prepayment Certificate that covers all NHS prescriptionsIt will tell you if…
Free NHS prescriptions
Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions.Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…
Pregnant or had a baby in the past 12 months
If you’re pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months, you are entitled to:
free NHS dental treatment
free NHS prescriptions, if you have a valid maternity exemption certificate
Speak to your midwife, doctor or health visitor and they…
Maternity exemption certificates
It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be…
War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
If you receive War Pension Scheme or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme payments and are under the age of 60, you can request a war pension exemption certificate from Veterans UK.
A valid war pension exemption certificate entitles you to:…
Contact NHS Help with Health Costs
If you have made an application for the Low Income Scheme (HC1) or a travel refund claim (HC5), you can find out what applications we are currently dealing with at Current applications – dates being processed.Contact us using our online…
Digital maternity exemption service
If you're a midwife, practice nurse, or health visitor you can register online to issue maternity exemption certificates.Mothers will get their digital exemption certificate straight away if they give you an email…