maternity perscription certificate

DGJsaver

hi guys

can anyone point me to a page detailing what is covered on receving this card ?

Cheers

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DGJsaver wrote: »

hi guys

can anyone point me to a page detailing what is covered on receving this card ?

Cheers

Pregnant women and those who have had a baby in the last 12 months get free:

• NHS prescriptions, and
• NHS dental treatment if you're pregnant when accepted for the course of treatment, or if you've had a baby up to 12 months before the treatment.

To entitle you to free prescriptions you must complete application form FW8 to get a Maternity Exemption Certificate. The form is available from your GP, midwife or health visitor. You can apply once your pregnancy has been certified by a GP or midwife, or any time during the twelve months following the birth of your baby.
The certificate will be valid from the first day of the month when the application is received until:

• 12 months after the expected date of the baby's birth, or
• 12 months after the baby's date of birth (if the baby's already been born).

If you need to pay for any prescriptions before you receive your certificate you may be able to claim a refund. Make sure you ask your pharmacist for the official NHS receipt, form FP57 (WP57 in Wales) when you pay