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What Determines Whether You Have To Pay For Nhs Prescriptions? This Seems Very Unfair
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My cousin has hypothyroidism and gets his Levothyroxine prescription free on the NHS
Yet I have chronic rhinitis/with polyps which is lifelong and causes frustrating symptoms/loss of sleep and have to spend £27 per month for my medication. That’s nearly £320 per year
Also people with asthma don’t get free prescriptions.
What is it that determines whether someone gets medical exemption for paying for their prescription on the NHS?
Yet I have chronic rhinitis/with polyps which is lifelong and causes frustrating symptoms/loss of sleep and have to spend £27 per month for my medication. That’s nearly £320 per year
Also people with asthma don’t get free prescriptions.
What is it that determines whether someone gets medical exemption for paying for their prescription on the NHS?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The most you should pay is £108.10 for a 12 month pre-payment certificate :
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This explains who gets 'free' prescriptions :
https:/ /www.nh s.uk/nh s-servi ces/pre scripti ons-and -pharma cies/wh o-can-g et-free -prescr iptions /
It isn't fair or equitable in any way - but these are the current rules.
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It isn't fair or equitable in any way - but these are the current rules.
I can't answer your question but would you qualify for a season ticket?
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"a permanent fistula (for example, caecostomy, colostomy, laryngostomy or ileostomy) which needs continuous surgical dressing or an appliance
a form of hypoadrenalism (for example, Addison’s Disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essential
diabetes insipidus and other forms of hypopituitarism
diabetes mellitus, except where treatment is by diet alone
hypoparathyroidism
myasthenia gravis
myxoedema (that is, hypothyroidism which needs thyroid hormone replacement)
epilepsy which needs continuous anticonvulsive therapy
a continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without the help of another person
cancer and are undergoing treatment for either:
cancer
the effects of cancer
the effects of cancer treatment
These are the only conditions that entitle you to a medical exemption certificate. If you’re not sure about the name of your condition, speak to your doctor."
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"a permanent fistula (for example, caecostomy, colostomy, laryngostomy or ileostomy) which needs continuous surgical dressing or an appliance
a form of hypoadrenalism (for example, Addison’s Disease) for which specific substitution therapy is essential
diabetes insipidus and other forms of hypopituitarism
diabetes mellitus, except where treatment is by diet alone
hypoparathyroidism
myasthenia gravis
myxoedema (that is, hypothyroidism which needs thyroid hormone replacement)
epilepsy which needs continuous anticonvulsive therapy
a continuing physical disability which means you cannot go out without the help of another person
cancer and are undergoing treatment for either:
cancer
the effects of cancer
the effects of cancer treatment
These are the only conditions that entitle you to a medical exemption certificate. If you’re not sure about the name of your condition, speak to your doctor."
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Dave, many people who get free prescriptions are working full time, even those who don't pay due to their medical conditions.
And not everyone living in Scotland and Wales is on the dole although none of them pay.
Is the contraceptive pill still free for all women who want it in England? Just curious
And not everyone living in Scotland and Wales is on the dole although none of them pay.
Is the contraceptive pill still free for all women who want it in England? Just curious
Indeed they do. The fact is that in England only around 10% of prescriptions are paid for.
Even if you have a lot of prescriptions long term the most people in England should be paying works out at £2.10 a week for an annual pre-payment certificate; those who need a lot short term can buy a 3 month pre-payment for the equivalent of £2.50 a week
Even if you have a lot of prescriptions long term the most people in England should be paying works out at £2.10 a week for an annual pre-payment certificate; those who need a lot short term can buy a 3 month pre-payment for the equivalent of £2.50 a week
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