- If you have one of these certificates it MUST be renewed every 5 years
- Your pharmacist will ask to see your certificate from time to time - so remember to check it to see when it expires. No reminders to renew your certificate are sent out by the NHS
- Come to the surgery and ask at reception for a Form if you need to request a certificate or your existing one is due for renewal
- Prescription costs will not be refunded unless you have an official NHS receipt for any charges you pay - Form FP57 – ask your pharmacist if you are waiting for your Certificate to arrive.
For more information on Medical Exemption Certificates