People under 16 can get free prescriptions on the NHS, as well as those aged between 16 to 18 who are in full-time education.
People who are pregnant or have had a baby within the last year and have a valid maternity exemption certificate, which is known as a MatX, are also entitled to the benefit.
Many people claim free prescriptions by receiving a valid medical exemption certificate, referred to as a MedEX.
Medical exemption certificates are awarded to those who have a specific health condition that meets the NHS’s qualifying criteria for additional support.
