Is your NHS exemption paperwork up to date?
Is your NHS exemption paperwork up to date? We were concerned to read this article in the media recently on increased patient fines. The article states that patient prescription fines have doubled in a year. Often this is because people who are exempt from prescription charges have forgotten to renew paperwork. People with medical conditions such as diabetes often think that they are exempt from charges. Whilst this is true, paperwork needs to be renewed, this is not automatic. Do pharmacists check exemptions? Often support staff will ask to see... Read More