HC2 certificate (full help with health costs)
If you're not automatically eligible for free NHS prescriptions, you can apply for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.
If you have applied and been issued with an HC2 certificate you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions.
Your partner and any dependant children under 19 named on your claim will also be entitled to free NHS prescriptions while the certificate is valid. Make sure you know the expiry date of the certificate.
An HC3 certificate (partial help with health costs) does not entitle you to free NHS prescriptions.
Find out more and how to apply at nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hc1
War pensioners
If you have a valid War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation Scheme exemption certificate or a prescription exemption certificate issued by the Ministry of Defence, you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions that relate to your accepted disability.
To apply for a certificate, contact Veterans UK on 0808 1914 218.
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
If you pay for your NHS prescriptions, you could save money with a three or 12 month PPC. A PPC covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price.
If you have a valid three or 12 month PPC you can claim free NHS prescriptions.
Learn more or buy a PPC: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) PPC
If you pay for NHS prescriptions for HRT, you could save money with an HRT PPC. An HRT PPC covers an unlimited number of listed HRT medicines for 12 months.
If you have a valid HRT PPC you can claim free HRT medications that are covered by the certificate.
Learn more or buy an HRT PPC: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/hrt-ppc