Dig Street | Hartington | Buxton | Derbyshire | SK17 0AQ

Prescription charges

Prescriptions are free for:

  • is under the age of 16
  • is 16, 17 or 18 and in full time education
  • is aged 60 and over
  • has a valid maternity exemption certificate (these are issued by the midwife at the booking appointment)
  • has a valid medical exemption certificate
  • has a valid exemption certificate issued by the Ministry of Defence
  • has a valid HC2 (full help) certificate
  • receives Income Support or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
  • receives Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
  • has a tax credit exemption certificate
  • receives Pension Credit Guarantee Credit (including partners)
  • receives Universal Credit and meets the criteria

If you are not entitled to free prescriptions, a ‘Pre Payment Certficate (PPC)’ may save you money. Please ask the Dispensary for details.

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