Under 60 year olds with diagnosed hypothyroidism can claim free prescriptions with a 'medical exception certificate' which has to be renewed every five years. Those over 60 years old don't need one.
We are supposed to be sent a reminder letter one month ahead of the renewal date, but last time I didn’t receive one. The penalty for claiming free prescriptions without a current MEDEX is anything up to £100, and a surcharge if the penalty isn't paid within 28 days.
Prescription fees may be claimed back if paid in the absence of a MEDEX. Further details on the MEDEX here. …. faq.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/knowledge...
Saying all that, in spite of my nagging my husband has been diabetic since 11 years old and never applied for a MEDEX as I think they came into force after he was diagnosed and he was never contacted.
And on an aside note to those who self medicate, I recommend keeping a Levothyroxine prescription going (even if you don't use it) if hypothyroidism is your only way to a MEDEX. I once had troubles having my Levo reinstated and was incorrectly told I shouldn't have a MEDEX after a period of total self-medicating, and another member once advised her GP refused to sign her renewal MEDEX form because she was self-medicating!
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(The only home nation which has prescription charges.)
Also, if you are not eligible, consider the other options such as pre-payment certificates which cost around the equivalent of one prescription a month, every month.
If relevant, consider also the new HRT annual charge certificate. You have to balance the costs of a full prepayment certificate against those of the HRT-only option, renewal dates, etc.
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DR appt later today low T3 suppresses TSH
Have you disclosed your self-medication to GP?
