The NHS prescription charge in England is a flat-rate amount. If you require multiple medications, and you are not exempted, a prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) can offer considerable savings. The current prescription charges is:
- Prescription (per item): £9.90
A prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) could save you money on NHS prescription costs
- 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £114.50
- 3-month PPC: £32.05
- a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC costs £19.80 and will save you money if you need more than 2 prescribed qualifying HRT items in a year
If you want to buy a PPC contact:
- Telephone advice and order line 0300 330 1341
- Online – Buy or Renew a PPC
Further information about prescription exemptions and fees is available on the NHS England website.