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So I lost my job due to cut backs a while ago and have just been moved on to Income based Jobsekers Allowance. But I have to get a prescription every few weeks and I just had a look on the NHS website and apparently I can get free perscriptions but I was wondering If I have to apply for it, the site said I don't need to apply but then what do I show the Pharmacist so I can get my perscriptions free?

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Your entitlement to free medication depends on the type of JSA you are claiming. Income based yes, Contribution based no if I remember correctly.

The payment form for your prescriptions includes a series of reasons why you don't have to pay, tick the box that's relevant to your position, then sign at the bottom as normal. If you are in doubt, you can always pay now, then fill out a refund claim form later.

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Yeah just tick the box on the back of the form when you go to pick it up that says you are claiming JSA. Easy Peasy.

Dont forget all the other stuff you can claim for too, Free Dental Checkups etc.

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