UK adhd adults - do you have to pay for your medication each time? (I’m out of work currently so get it free)

So I’ve been out of work for a year for multiple reasons and over that time was diagnosed with adhd and given meds accordingly. Getting back into work as soon as I can, the thought came across my mind on whether I will have a prescription fee each time I get meds? Or is it free via NHS?

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All Free In Scotland 🙂

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Provided ur on universal credit (or a few other benefits all of which also qualify you for free prescriptions then yes) If not, then be careful about ticking the exemption box out of some impulsive need for ur meds since, whilst Ive never heard of this happening to anyone personally, I do know that often they will check it against your HMRC code and you potentially open yourself up to a 1000 pound + fine...Its still only 8.75 a month...think of it this way, whilst, sure, you may not be able to afford to eat like a queen/king for a few days...thirty days of ADHD meds will often have the 'Frugal Side Benefit' that you'll probably be significantly less interested in eating practically anything for...errrr....well for 30 straight days basically! lol ...as an aside however I'm not sure if you meant that you were paying for private prescriptions under a private clinic (which I know can be seriously pricey, like 90 quid plus a month) but if this is the case, then, unfortunately NO, they will not be covered by the NHS But you may be able to wangle whats called a "Shared Care' agreement between your GP and your private psychiatrist which would mean the NHS would pick up the tab for the meds (I think as a tacit apology/acknowledgement that you do have a condition but which they provided practically ZERO help with their habitual misdiagnosis and 2-3 year waiting lists in some places) ...BUT be warned....if you need any changes to the meds, a new strength or different drug for instance, then your GP will likely throw up their hands and tell you that this isn't their responsibility ultimately and you'll have to get that done by ur private psychiatrist, period! So provided your happy with your meds, this is a good option for you, but if your still in the dose trailing/titration period or unsure about their benefits then just be aware this is how it'll go down in reality....On the plus side, we can at least be grateful that ur not experiencing this in, say, the USA where if you run out of money for meds, they literally tell you to get stuffed and deal with it by finding a job with an unmedicated disability in full swing! So all in all, it could be a lot worse! Hope this helps! x