Do pregnant women still get free prescriptions?

[aims1202]

I asked the doctor for folic acid she told me to go and buy it myself. when i had my son 5 yrs ago i was prescribed it and all my prescriptions were free while pregnant.
I know its cheap and i dont mind buying it but was wondering for other things, thanks

[Psychick]

Hi aims, you do still get your free prescriptions once you have sent off for the exemption certificate but I do believe it doesnt cover the folic acid. I had to buy mine myself but other stuff is covered such as gaviscon. Im glad that was covered because I went through gallons of it lol

[redcrx]

folic acid is usually taken before conception and during the first 12 weeks. Its not often that youd get your exemption certificate back by then. Im 33 weeks and i havnt even got mine yet, although Ive got a nice bump to prove Im pregnant lol

[natalie_1982]

I thought you didn't get your exemption certificate until you were about 16weeks? I have got mine, and have had it for ages. I filled the form as soon as I got it (my booking in appt) and the card arrived within about 2 weeks.

I think you qualify for free folic acid if you are on benefits?

[Psychick]

hi natalie, Im not sure you get folic acid free on benefits, it was never mentioned to me anyway.

[natalie_1982]

Psy, my sister in law is on benefits and she got some from her doctor, she's 14weeks now. She said she got it from doc and I assumed it was because she was on benefits but I didn't ask.