Guide to prescription prepayment certificates and prescription costs.

02/09/2021 10 min
Guide to prescription prepayment certificates and prescription costs.

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Contact us and share your opinionCan you afford your medical prescriptions? This episode shows you how to get free or cheaper prescriptions based on your situation and explains all you need to know about a prescription prepayment certificate.🔴 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/eGPlearningYTsubscribe 🔴 00:00 Free or cheaper prescriptionsThis video explains what you need to know about prescription costs, who is eligible for free prescriptions and if you are not and struggle to afford them, then I will share with you how to make it more affordableCheck you eligibility here:  https://services.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-...01:05 Get free prescriptionsThese are split into two groups - those needing an exemption form or not. So if you are Age under 16 or over 6016-18 in full-time educationAn inpatient in an NHS hospitalYou will get prescriptions for free and you should not need any other forms 01:42 Exemptions for prescription chargesIf you of your partner receive or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:✅ Income Support✅ income-based Jobseeker's Allowance✅ income-related Employment and Support Allowance✅ Pension Credit Guarantee Credit✅ Universal Credit and meet the criteria✅ Tax creditsThen you may have free prescriptions but may need to show your certificates for the above to claim themOther reasons that need you to complete an exemption form are: are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx) normally completed at your booking in apthold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disabilityhave a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)02:52 Medical exemption reasonscancer, including the effects of cancer or the effects of current or previous cancer treatmenta permanent fistula (for example, a laryngostomy, colostomy, ileostomy or some renal dialysis fistulas) requiring continuous surgical dressing or anBoost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our experts through open Q&A sessions. Elevate your ability to manage primary care challenges effec Join Dr Mike as he shares how to get started and fly using EMIS to make your life easier with this clinical systembit.ly/EMIScourse