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You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you:
*are in Scotland
> > *are 60 or over
*are under 16
*are 16-18 and in full-time education
*are pregnant or have had a baby in the previous 12 months and have a valid maternity exemption certificate (MatEx)
*have a specified medical condition and have a valid medical exemption certificate (MedEx)
*have a continuing physical disability that prevents you going out without help from another person and have a valid MedEx
*hold a valid war pension exemption certificate and the prescription is for your accepted disability
*are an NHS inpatient
You're also entitled to free prescriptions if you or your partner – including civil partner – receive, or you're under the age of 20 and the dependant of someone receiving:
*Income Support
*Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
*Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
*Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
*Universal Credit and meet the criteriaFTFY.