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Find out if you're entitled to free NHS prescriptions, NHS dental treatment and help with other NHS costs using our eligibility checker.

It usually takes 3 minutes to check.

If you claim free NHS prescriptions or NHS dental treatment when you're not entitled, you could face a £100 penalty charge. Even if it's by mistake.
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        You're entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you:

        You're entitled to free NHS dental treatment if you're:

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          You could already be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you have a valid exemption certificate.

          Find out if your exemption certificate:

          • entitles you to free NHS prescriptions
          • is due to expire soon

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