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