If you are 60 or over, you can get free NHS prescriptions. Other groups that are entitled to free prescriptions include:

• Under 16
• Aged 16-18 and in full-time education
• Pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months
• People with certain medical conditions who have a valid medical exemption certificate
• People who receive certain income-based benefits

If you or your partner receive any of the following benefits, you are entitled to free prescriptions:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• Universal Credit and meet the criteria

If you are not entitled to free prescriptions, you can save money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate. If you are under 60, you can buy prescription prepayment certificates from the NHS for 3 or 12 months to save money on prescriptions.