Having an NHS medical exemption card can help you get free NHS prescriptions. However, there are certain conditions that must be met before you can receive this free treatment. These include having been pregnant in the last 12 months, having children in the last 12 months, or having a certain medical condition.
How Do I Get an NHS Medical Exemption Card?
To apply for an NHS medical exemption, you need to fill in an application form (FP92A). You can also download this form from the NHS website Prescription Discounter. Once you’ve filled out the form, you can send it to the NHS Business Service Authority (BSA) for processing.
Your doctor can also help you to apply for a medical exemption certificate. This certificate will allow you to receive free NHS prescriptions for five years. However, you must be over 60 years old to receive this treatment.
The NHS also offers a Maternity Exemption Certificate (MEDEX). This certificate will allow you to receive free NHS medicines for 12 months from the date you give birth. If your baby is born late, you can get an extension to the certificate.
MEDEX certificate
The MEDEX certificate is available to all residents of Scotland and Wales. It is also available to residents of England and Northern Ireland. It can be applied for by phone or by post.
You may also want to consider applying for a War Pension Exemption Certificate, which will allow you to get free NHS prescriptions. This certificate will also provide you with free NHS wigs and fabric supports