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NHS Exemption card/certificate.

@mat1uk unless you have one of the other conditions that makes you exempt then you shouldn't be eligible
 
Your DN is misinformed - the regulations state diet controlled diabetics are not eligible
 
Ruth B said:
I guess I was lucky, when my Doctor first prescribed the metformin, she got out the exemption form, filled what she need to in and gave it me to show to the Chemist, where I was give the tablets for free straight off and just told that they could only really do it the once so I would have to fill in what I need to and send it off straight away. The card came quickly and I haven't had to pay for prescriptions since.
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I had to pay for my first lots of Meds but I have to take the receipt back to the chemist with my now issued exemption card and I will get a refund. I was given the form to fill in when I was first diagnosed, only took them about 10 days to process the form and send me a card back.
 
mat1uk said:
Then I guess I'm the lucky one ;-)
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Just be careful though, as you may not be legally entitled and could cause possible problems.

Exemption's should be given to those who are really entitled to it, looks like DSN has made a mistake ?

Best wishes RRB
 
Unfortunately @mat1uk - it hasn't stopped the NHS from taking people to court to get the money back from patients who are claiming wrongly... there was a case in the paper just recently about this..
 
Ok so just to be certain I just phoned my practice and because I'm on meds for high BP and that can be linked to my diabetes that's why I'm exempt. I'm not going to rock the boat anymore than that.
 
I'm waiting for mine to arrive I have been paying for my prescriptions for 2 months and been to my doctors 3 times,I saw on here I should be entitled so next time I went I asked for form got it signed and now waiting for it.
 
laurarigg17 said:
Does anyone know how I can get one please? So annoying paying for all my medication, Im on low income too. Im NOT a cheapskate
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I have a medical exemption card which you should get if your medication is for your diabetes. Mine lasts for 7 years although I won't need it when it runs out next time as I will be over 60 and will get free prescriptions anyway. Mind you they have put up the retirement age so whats to say they won't stop free prescriptions for over 60's. Definitely ask your GP or DNS about getting a medical exemption card. My GP told me about it as soon as I had to take medication for my diabetes so I am surprised yours didn't tell you.
 
Putting up the age to 65 and beyond is something that is being considered...
 
you need to be on medications for the diabetes itself not an associated condition. I have blood pressure meds too and had to still pay when diet controlled. You qualify when you hit the metformin or stuff. Or have thyroxine tablets
 
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