Help with NHS prescription costs

If you need help with NHS costs or need to find out if you can get free prescriptions, please click the link below for further information.

 

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-help-health-costs

These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.

  • Prescription (per item): £9.65

  • 12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £111.60

  • 3-month PPC: £31.25

  • a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC costs £19.30 and will save you money if you need more than 2 prescribed qualifying HRT items in a year

If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months or more than 14 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.

  • Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030

  • General Public - Buy or Renew a PPC On-line

There is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.