What is a FP10 form?
What is a FP10 form?
FP10 prescriptions are purchased by NHS organisations including Hospital Trusts, and are distributed free of charge to medical and non medical prescribers, NHS dentists and other organisations as required. Xerox (UK) Ltd supply our national stationery in England and Wales.
How do you write an FP10 prescription?
All prescriptions must:
- State the name and address of the patient.
- Be written or printed legibly in ink.
- Be signed in indelible ink.
- Have an appropriate date (usually the date of signing)
- State the address of the prescriber.
- State the age of a child under 12.
What is the Colour of an FP10 prescription?
Forms Originating in England
| Prescription Form Identifier | Colour |
|---|---|
| FP10 FP10NC FP10HNC FP10SS | Green |
| FP10MDA FP10MDA-S FP10HMDA-S FP10MDA-SS FP10MDA-SP | Blue |
| FP10P FP10PN (Practice Nurse) FP10CN (Community Nurse) FP10SP (Supplementary prescriber) | Lilac |
| FP10D | Yellow |
What types of evidence are acceptable as proof of exemption?
Plastic, paper and digital certificates will all be accepted as proof of exemption as long as your certificate is valid when you collect your prescriptions.
What do you need to know about the FP10 prescription form?
New FP10 prescription forms have been introduced to help eligible patients correctly claim free NHS prescriptions and avoid penalty charges. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) have updated the exemption boxes on the back of the prescription form.
Are there any changes to the NHS FP10 form?
Changes have been made to the reverse of the new versions (1219) of all FP10 prescription types (FP10SS, FP10D, FP10PN, etc.), and Tokens (FP10DT), to make it easier for patients and pharmacy teams to determine whether the patient is eligible for exemption from the prescription charge, thereby avoiding the possibility of incurring a penalty charge.
Where are the exemption boxes on the FP10?
The exemption boxes on the back of the prescription form(s) have been updated which will make it easier for patients to claim the exemptions to which they are entitled. The updated FP10 forms include a new exemption box U for patients who are in receipt of Universal Credit and meet the criteria for
Is the FP10 form for Universal Credit free?
The updated FP10 forms include a new exemption box U for patients who are in receipt of Universal Credit and meet the criteria for free NHS prescriptions. Not all benefits entitle people to free prescriptions.