Free prescriptions?

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On the way home from my first chemo, my mum mentioned that she thought cancer patients get free prescriptions. 

I've had a Google and it looks like this is right, but why have I not been told this by someone involved in my care? Maybe it's in one of the many booklets I've been given but the last few months have been a bit of a blur.

The CRUK page says to get a form from your GP, pharmacist or cancer clinic. In your experience, is this quick and easy to get once you ask for it?

  • Yes it was very easy I recall, I think I got a form and the go had to sign it, crikey I don’t recall! Someone might remember or ask your pharmacist or oncologist. You also get free prescriptions for 5 years afterwards x

  • I got given a form from BC nurse - it was in a pack of information after I was first diagnosed. They sign it and you fill in your details and send it off. You should still be able to pick up your prescriptions for free. I hadn’t completed my form, picked up my first prescription and said I think I’m entitled to free prescriptions, pharmacist looked something up and said yes you are. I didn’t have to pay. I have since completed the form and got my certificate back.