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<p>Extensive arrangements are already in place to help people afford National Health
Service prescriptions. These include a broad range of prescription charge exemptions,
for which someone with asthma may qualify. The Department has no current plans to
amend these exemptions, including the list of medical conditions that provides exemption
from prescription charges.</p><p> </p><p>People on a low income, who do not qualify
for an exemption, may be eligible for full or partial help with prescription charges
through application to the NHS Low Income Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>To support those with
greatest need who do not qualify for an exemption or the NHS Low Income Scheme, prescription
prepayment certificates are available. A holder of a 12-month certificate can get
all the prescriptions they need for just £2 per week.</p>
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