The Government has issued an update on the eligibility for free NHS prescriptions . It came in the Commons after Liberal Democrat MP Vikki Slade asked in a written question about what plans Labour has to "change the age at which people become eligible" for free NHS prescriptions and eye care. You can currently get your prescriptions for free in England once you turn 60. You can also get free NHS prescriptions if you are aged under 16 or are aged 16 to 18 and are in full-time education. Labour