I read that there is a way of not having to pay for ndt/t3 if receive prescription from GP/endo?

[cc120]

Something about being registered somewhere? Can anyone help me remember what this is, where I can find this information?

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

nhsbsa.nhs.uk/HealthCosts/1...

If you require any prescriptions to be dispensed between now and getting a Medex, ...

Q. I need some prescriptions now but I do not have a certificate. Do I have to wait until it arrives?

A. Your certificate will start one month before the date we get your application. You can claim a refund of any charges paid from that date, however, you must ask your pharmacist for an FP57 receipt and refund claim form when you pay. You cannot get one later.

[cc120 in reply to helvella]

Thank you helvella. I thought I read that someone with hypothyroidism could get free prescriptions, but perhaps I'm imagining this?

[nightingale-56 in reply to cc120]

Once you have been diagnosed with Hypothyroidism you should be able to get free prescriptions cc120 with a Medical Exemption Card. I think your GP should be able to give you a form.

[cc120 in reply to nightingale-56]

Thank you j_bee.

[Clutter in reply to cc120]

cc120, you need to complete the prescription exemption form available from your pharmacist or GP receptionist. GP has to complete his part and will send it off.

If your NDT is via a NHS prescription you should be exempt from prescription charges.

[cc120 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter. I am on benefits, do I still have to complete an exemption form to get free prescriptions for hypothyroidism medication?

[Clutter in reply to cc120]

CC120, as far as I'm aware you do. Your pharmacist can advise.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Clutter]

Some benefits entitle you to "free" prescriptions. But if you can get a Medex on the basis of hypothyroidism, you have the advantage that it will continue even if you became ineligible through receiving benefits (whether your circumstances change, the rules change, or anything else).

[cc120 in reply to helvella]

Thank you helvella.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to cc120]

That is exactly what the linked page says!

You need a diagnosis. And your GP should get you to fill in a form, return to surgery, wait for Medex.

As has been said, only applies to NHS prescriptions.