Prescription exemption forms reminder from DHSC following snapshot audit

Tue, 10 Dec 2019

People who tick the box on their prescription form to claim exemption from charges are being reminded they must be able to prove they are eligible.

The Department of Health and Social Care is issuing advice following a snapshot audit recently carried out at the request of Treasury, on a random sample of prescription forms.

In a number of cases, patients have claimed a free prescription when there is no supporting evidence they are exempt from charges.

90% of prescriptions are currently dispensed free of charge to patients.

Pharmacy staff will continue to ask for proof of exemption, and if non is provided, will indicate on the prescription form that evidence has not been seen.