Free prescriptions for type 2?

[sazmo]

Hello all, am I right in thinking type 2 diabetics can get free prescriptions with a medical cert from the GP, can't find anything specifically saying type 2 on nhs website etc.

 

[Impy]

Yes - if your type 2 diabetes is drug controlled - you can get a NHS medical exemption card which exempts you from prescription charges. Your GP surgery should be able to give you a form to fill out, which your GP will have to countersign. The process took about 3 weeks before I got my card.

 

[bigfootsmam]

Hello all, am I right in thinking type 2 diabetics can get free prescriptions with a medical cert from the GP, can't find anything specifically saying type 2 on nhs website eI

Yes you do qualify for free prescriptions

 

[Rachox]

If you keep your receipt from the pharmacy for any scripts you get before your card arrives, you can claim back any charges paid before you receive your medical exemption card.

 

[sazmo]

Thank you all, this is so helpful