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edward wrote: hi, i'm in the process of going through the transition from IB to ESA and would like to know if having a large amount of medication for my health problems will count in my favour when it comes to sending in the ESA50? I would be grateful.

It may well be a factor that is considered, but you should not assume that it will have a significant effect.

ESA awards are not made on the basis of a claimants condition(s) but rather the limitations that result from them, so your medication may show that your conditions are serious and if you have been receiving them for a long period, that you have had your conditions for a similar period.

Also, if you suffer side effects from your medicine, this is also something that can be noted on the ESA50.

Gordon