Free Prescriptions
Leaflet HC81 tells you if you are entitled to free prescriptions. It is
available from most pharmacies and all main Post Offices. Medical conditions
that entitle you to free prescriptions are listed in HC81.For more information about free prescriptions and to see a copy of an HC81
leaflet, please click here.
| If you think you may be entitled to free prescriptions, you can pay now and
ask us for an NHS receipt (FP57). From April 1st 2005 you can obtain a refund from your pharmacy.
| If you are not sure whether you qualify for free prescriptions, call the
NHS Advice line ( Freephone 0800 91 77 711) for information. | The Department of Health website has the most up to date information on NHS
costs and exemptions, including the latest prescription charges. | |
Fill in the back of the NHS prescription
| If you do not pay for your prescription, photocopy the proof of your
exemption and post the prescription to our pharmacy .
| If you pay, you still have to complete the back of your NHS prescription
declaring the amount of prescription tax you are paying .
| On completing the back of the prescription, please send the prescription
to us. | |