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Prescription charges

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Sorry, I could probably find this info somewhere but I'm tired and I don't understand most of what I've found :p

I'm 18, first year of uni... do I have to pay for prescription charges? (I'm thinking the "18 and in full-time education" may apply to me - but I'm not sure).

I'm a bit worried about being able to afford it to be honest. I know its not a massive amount, but I may end up having to pay for more than one thing so =/

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    i think it's only if your family are on a low income. not 100% sure. think you need to fill in an hc1. i guess it wouldnt hurt to try

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Illorinjured/DG_10018978
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    You are 18 and in full-ime education, I would just tick that box.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    katralla wrote: »
    You are 18 and in full-ime education, I would just tick that box.

    Awesome. I guess I might aswell take what I'm meant to take now, and then see if I want to continue when I turn 19 in a few months.
    :)

    Clem - My family aren't low income... but thanks anyway :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    purplestarfish wrote: »
    Clem - My family aren't low income... but thanks anyway :)

    It goes on your income.
    You are 18 and in full-ime education, I would just tick that box.

    I would too. 4 weeks before you turn 19, (4 weeks is how long the form takes to be sorted out) you need to fill in the HC1 form that Clem mentioned. You can get this from the job centre.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    katralla wrote: »
    You are 18 and in full-ime education, I would just tick that box.

    yeah actually do that! i think im getting confused because i was over 18 when i went into uni. durr
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    haha no its ok clem, i turn 19 in december so need to know what to do then too!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    purplestarfish wrote: »
    haha no its ok clem, i turn 19 in december so need to know what to do then too!

    Clem's link is the right one. You will need to apply using Form HC1 when you turn 19 (do it before!) because you have to pay from that moment on.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I don't have to pay for mine in Wales, didn't realise it was different in England :S How much is a presciption? Just being nosey and sorry to hijack your thread lol
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    A forgotten Angel wrote: »
    I don't have to pay for mine in Wales, didn't realise it was different in England :S How much is a presciption? Just being nosey and sorry to hijack your thread lol

    £7.20 per item.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    OMG, so just for a months worth of asthma medication I would have to pay £21.60! I actually feel sorry for people over the bridge then! Guess there is an upside to living in Wales LMAO!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    A forgotten Angel wrote: »
    OMG, so just for a months worth of asthma medication I would have to pay £21.60! I actually feel sorry for people over the bridge then! Guess there is an upside to living in Wales LMAO!

    You can buy a pre-payment card which is £104 per year.
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