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prescriptions of IS

heleng27
heleng27 Posts: 59 Forumite
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Do I need any sort of proof that I am on IS for claiming free prescriptions? Thanks in advance.

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  • richard9991
    richard9991 Posts: 1,618 Forumite
    heleng27 wrote: »
    Do I need any sort of proof that I am on IS for claiming free prescriptions? Thanks in advance.
    No just tick the relevent box and sign the prescription the pharmasist will mark a box on the back to say you did not show any id and dispence your meds
  • kingfisherblue
    kingfisherblue Posts: 9,203 Forumite
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    I've never been asked for proof, but I do have to fill in my NI number in the relevant place on the back of the prescription.
  • Muttleythefrog
    Muttleythefrog Posts: 20,567 Forumite
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    Never been asked for proof of free prescription entitlement via benefits but I always take my last ESA award letter just in case..lol.
    "Do not attribute to conspiracy what can adequately be explained by incompetence" - rogerblack
  • kremmen
    kremmen Posts: 747 Forumite
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    Our local chemist has changed policy now and asks for more details now.

    Paul
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