An indication of whether a PERSON is eligible for free prescriptions.

Someone is entitled for free prescriptions if they:

• are under 16
• are under 19 and in full-time education
• are aged 60 or over
• get Income Support, Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
• have an NHS tax credit exemption certificate
• have a prescription exemption certificate (pregnant or have had a child in the past year or have a qualifying medical condition)
• are on a low income and have an HC2 certificate
• are a war pensioner if treatment is connected with the pensionable disability

National Codes:

01	Eligible for free prescriptions
02	Not eligible

 

This attribute is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	FRESS PRESCRIPTIONS INDICATORS