Do You Get Free Prescriptions at Sixty?

Currently, patients aged over 60 years are exempt from prescription charges, but the DHSC has proposed raising this to align with the state pension age (SPA) of 66 years.

Do I get free prescriptions when I turn 60?

You can get free NHS prescriptions if, at the time the prescription is dispensed, you: are 60 or over. are under 16. are 16 to 18 and in full-time education.

What do over 60s get free?

In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you're over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you're under state pension age.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.