在联合王国,许多人有资格获得基于年龄、福利或收入的免费处方,并有在线工具检查其资格。 In the UK, many qualify for free prescriptions based on age, benefits, or income, with an online tool to check eligibility.

在联合王国,处方费为每件9.90英镑,但许多人有资格免费开处方。 In the UK, prescription charges are £9.90 per item, but many people qualify for free prescriptions. 16岁以下、16-18岁接受全日制教育的人和60岁以上的人可以免费开处方。 Free prescriptions are available to those under 16, 16–18 in full-time education, and over 60. 领取某些福利的个人,如低收入普遍信贷、收入支助、养恤金信贷或具体的残疾津贴等,也符合资格,其伙伴和20岁以下子女也符合资格。 Individuals receiving certain benefits, such as Universal Credit with low income, Income Support, Pension Credit, or specific disability benefits, may also qualify, as can their partners and children under 20 listed on the award. 领取基于缴款的求职者津贴或就业和支助津贴的人不自动获得资格。 Those on contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance are not automatically eligible. 国民保健制度提供了一个在线工具,以检查是否符合资格,经常用户可以通过开具处方预付款证明来节省资金。 The NHS provides an online tool to check eligibility, and frequent users can save money with a prescription prepayment certificate.