Among those entitled to exemption from prescription charges are people with a specific medical condition. One of the medical conditions listed is myxoedema or other conditions where supplemental thyroid hormone is necessary. Exemption certificates may be obtained by completing form FP92A (ES92A in Scotland, HC1B in Northern Ireland) which is available from your doctor, hospital or pharmacist.

For further information call the Health Cost Advice Line on 0800 9177711.

There is a NHS booklet HC11 ‘Are you entitled to help with health costs?’

This is available free (ref.247860) from: Department of Health Publications, PO Box 777, London SE1 6XH

or via the web.