Self-care medicines scheme for people on low incomes

Advice and Information - 28 January 2025

From May 2024, people and families on low incomes in Haringey who struggle to afford medicines may be able to receive selected free non-prescription medicines from local pharmacies.
Pharmacist checking medication

Community pharmacies taking part in the new North Central London Self-Care Medicines Scheme, can provide eligible patients with selected free medicines for common minor ailments like allergies, earache or minor injuries. 

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Who is eligible?

You can ask about this scheme at your local community pharmacy, who will be able to check that you meet the criteria and are registered with a North Central London GP practice. You'll need to provide ID and evidence of your eligibility e.g. a Universal Credit or Income Support letter.

Please note that being exempt from prescription charges does not mean you automatically qualify for the Self-Care Medicines Scheme.

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Which pharmacies are taking part in the Self-Care Medicines Scheme?

You can use any of these pharmacies in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington that are part of the scheme (last updated 9 August 2024)

Pharmacies in the scheme

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