Prescription Charges in England

[andy williams]

I am a Type 2 diabetic and I live in Wales. I receive the below on prescription and all free of charge as prescriptions are free in Wales. My wife wishes to move closer to her family in Yorkshire. Will I get all of this still free or will I be expected to pay for part or all of it.

I am in my late fifties, not obese, a former career Infantry combat soldier, have always been physically fit and still am (especially for my age).

Metformin
Gliclazide
Ramipril
Amlodipine
Indapimide
Simvastatin
Aspirin
Alprostadil injection cartridges
Testing Cartridge & reader (because of the gliclazide)

 

[johnny37]

all prescriptions are free for diabetics. You may find Gps refuse to prescribe or restrict if they think you dont need it ie test sticks

 

[Lazybones]

I'm not sure that ALL prescription items are free to ALL diabetics in England so I would suggest you check if this to see if this is the case. I believe it is indeed FREE below the age of 60, but only where the individual is a Type 1 diabetic who requires Insulin in order to regulate B/G levels.

 

[CollieBoy]

all prescriptions are free for diabetics. You may find Gps refuse to prescribe or restrict if they think you dont need it ie test sticks

Johnny37 : Wrong! all prescriptions are free for diabetics on diabetic medication If you are on "Diet & Exercise" : you pay!

 

[Thommothebear]

Correct, it is not only for insulin users, even if you are only on low dose metformin you qualify for free prescriptions.


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