The Department of Health and Social Care has announced new NHS prescription charges in England. From 1 May 2024, the NHS prescription charge will rise to £9.90 from the current charge of £9.65.
The cost of an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) will be:
- £32.05 for three months
- £114.50 for 12 months (patients can spread the cost and pay in 10 monthly instalments)
Everyone should check if they are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and other help with health costs online.
People who pay for their NHS prescriptions could save with a PPC. Rather than paying £9.90 for each prescription, the three and 12-month PPC covers unlimited NHS prescriptions for the one-off set price.
This offers savings for those who need four or more items in three months, or 12 or more items in 12 months.
The quickest way to buy a three or 12-month PPC is online.
Source:
NHS Business Services Authority
April 2024