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Do we need medical exemption certificate? please help

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RANJITH KORUPOJU

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Dear forum members
So far I did not know that there is a forum community for diabetes, just came across this while searching for above question on Internet.
I am a parent (Father), my daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in Feb 2016, which is the worst that happened to us. We live in Leicester, UK.
Just a quick question please, do we need medical exemption certificate for getting free NHS prescriptions?
When we admitted my daughter into hospital last year, doctors told us prescriptions are free, but nobody mentioned about certificate, since then we are getting free prescriptions, but am not sure if we need a exemption certificate.
Could anyone answer please?
I spoke to one other parent, but she mentioned that my daughter is less than 16, and no exemption certificate is needed. But I want to make sure that is right, because Diabetes UK website tells any person under age 60 are entitled to free prescriptions, but need to apply for medical exemption certificate.

Thanks
Ranjith
 
RANJITH KORUPOJU said:
Dear forum members
So far I did not know that there is a forum community for diabetes, just came across this while searching for above question on Internet.
I am a parent (Father), my daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in Feb 2016, which is the worst that happened to us. We live in Leicester, UK.
Just a quick question please, do we need medical exemption certificate for getting free NHS prescriptions?
When we admitted my daughter into hospital last year, doctors told us prescriptions are free, but nobody mentioned about certificate, since then we are getting free prescriptions, but am not sure if we need a exemption certificate.
Could anyone answer please?
I spoke to one other parent, but she mentioned that my daughter is less than 16, and no exemption certificate is needed. But I want to make sure that is right, because Diabetes UK website tells any person under age 60 are entitled to free prescriptions, but need to apply for medical exemption certificate.

Thanks
Ranjith
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No, an exemption certificate isn’t required for under 16’s as the age is generated on the prescription. Here’s the chart explaining who is exempt;

http://psnc.org.uk/dispensing-supply/receiving-a-prescription/patient-charges/exemptions/
 
RANJITH KORUPOJU said:
Dear forum members
So far I did not know that there is a forum community for diabetes, just came across this while searching for above question on Internet.
I am a parent (Father), my daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in Feb 2016, which is the worst that happened to us. We live in Leicester, UK.
Just a quick question please, do we need medical exemption certificate for getting free NHS prescriptions?
When we admitted my daughter into hospital last year, doctors told us prescriptions are free, but nobody mentioned about certificate, since then we are getting free prescriptions, but am not sure if we need a exemption certificate.
Could anyone answer please?
I spoke to one other parent, but she mentioned that my daughter is less than 16, and no exemption certificate is needed. But I want to make sure that is right, because Diabetes UK website tells any person under age 60 are entitled to free prescriptions, but need to apply for medical exemption certificate.

Thanks
Ranjith
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Ranjith...you don't have to pay for your daughters prescriptions...children under 16 do not pay for prescriptions...16...17...and 18 year olds do not pay for prescriptions if they are in full time education...I think you may have got a little confused with the age limits...those aged over 60 do not have to pay for prescriptions either.
 
Dear friends
Thanks for all your responses. However my case is little bit more complex, I got my british citizenship last month, but my daughter is still on my old work visa, we pay something called Immigration health surcharge when we make visa applications, does she still eligible for free prescriptions? Anybody on the forum who are in same situation as me, please could you let me know.

Thanks again for all your time.
 
RANJITH KORUPOJU said:
Dear friends
Thanks for all your responses. However my case is little bit more complex, I got my british citizenship last month, but my daughter is still on my old work visa, we pay something called Immigration health surcharge when we make visa applications, does she still eligible for free prescriptions? Anybody on the forum who are in same situation as me, please could you let me know.

Thanks again for all your time.
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The pharmacist at your chemist may know or you could contact our helpline.
+443451232399
 
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