You can apply for a medical exemption certificate if you have a listed medical condition.
This entitles you to free NHS prescriptions.
It does not cover free dental treatment or help with other NHS health costs.
If you're entitled to a certificate, an FP92A application form must be completed by your doctor or health professional.
You'll receive your certificate within 10 working days of us receiving your application.
If you need an NHS prescription before your medical exemption certificate arrives, you must pay and ask the pharmacy for an FP57 receipt. You can use this to apply for a refund once you receive your certificate.
If you want to apply for a medical exemption certificate and live in:
- Scotland, speak to your GP and ask them to complete an EC92A form
- Wales, speak to your GP and ask them to complete an FP92W form
- Northern Ireland, speak to your GP and ask them to complete an HC11B form
Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs and apply online.