Free NHS Prescriptions

In some situations the NHS will not charge you for a prescription, please check the bullet points below to see if you meet the criteria outlined. If any of the below apply, you will not need to pay for prescriptions through Medilink® but you may still need to provide your exemption certificate details.

If at the time of ordering any of the below apply to you then the NHS prescription will have no charge:

• 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 such as permanent stoma 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

Also, you are entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner – including civil 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

If you have any queries regarding prescription charges or the Medical Exemption certificates, you can call the NHS directly on –0300 330 1341. Alternatively, you can visit their dedicated web page https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/get-help-with-prescription-costs/

You can also speak to your GP or your Stoma or Urology Nurse for advice.