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Prescription exemption

Im currently on cb esa i have to pay for my prescriptions which cost £25 per month. Im just wondering if theres a ny way i can be exempt from paying or do i just have to carry on paying
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You can also find out more about applying for a HC2 certificate (if you need one) on this NHS Business Services page.
Here is some more information about the NHS pre-payment card mentioned by Nystagmite. I have one of these myself, and they do work out more cost-effective if you have several prescriptions a month! However, I'd definitely advise trying to pursue the free prescriptions first.
Best wishes.
DLTBGYD
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No idea if income based or contributory. Might ask this when I call them.
If someone is struggling already financially then why put them in a position of having to work out if they can afford medication!!
Susan
There isn't two boxes on the exception certificate. I just tick it I had no idea there were two types and i don't know what I am on.
I know what I'm not because they just stopped it.
If you are on a low income then you shouls apply for an HC2 certificate which does entitle you to free nhs services including prescriptions, dental, optical and transport services
CR