You’re not automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are named on an award for:

• contribution-based Jobseeker's Allowance, paid on its own
• contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance, paid on its own
• Pension Credit (Savings Credit), paid on its own
• any benefit paid on its own and not listed in the green box opposite (such as State Pension, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Incapacity Benefit)

Certificates

You may be entitled to an exemption certificate to claim free NHS prescriptions.

NHS maternity exemption certificate

If you're pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months you can claim free NHS prescriptions if you have a valid maternity exemption certificate. Ask your doctor, midwife or health visitor to apply.

Learn more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/matex

NHS medical exemption certificate

If you have a certain medical condition or physical disability, you can claim free NHS prescriptions if you have a valid medical exemption certificate. Ask your doctor how to apply.

Learn more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/medex

NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate

You will automatically be sent this certificate if your annual family income used to work out your tax credits is £15,276 or less and you get:

• Child Tax Credit
• Working Tax Credit including a disability element
• Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit paid together

Your partner and any young people included in your claim will be entitled to free NHS prescriptions while your certificate is valid.

Learn more: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/taxcredits