Type 2 Medical exemption

[Louiselody]

Hi all,
I’m new to this site so hope I’m posting this question in the right place. I was just told by my pharmacist that I am entitled to medical exemption from all prescription charges. But my GP never told me, and I’ve been paying for a prepayment certificate for six years! According to the PPC people I can’t claim a refund for that time - anyone have any experience here?

 

[HSSS]

I’m assuming that’s because you have been on diabetic medication all that time? You do still need an exemption certificate for free ones and not just stop paying. Sorry I don’t know about retrospective refunds.

 

[Jaylee]

Hi @Louiselody ,

Welcome to the forum.

Are you now issued a medical,exemption card? Easy & free to apply for. I got a form from the surgery & filled it out. Didn't take long to drop through the door.
The certificate looks like a credit card in size & is valid for a duration of 5 years. Then you reapply.
Without this valid certificate one can get charged for script
It used to be a "given" with certain repeat meds.. However there are threads on the forum regarding folk fined for not having a valid in-date cert & ticking medical exempt...

Hope this helps?