Extensive exemption and remissions arrangements protect those likely to have difficult in paying charges (NHS prescription and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).

 

The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines.  From April 1st 2021, the NHS charge for a single prescription item will be £9.35.

 

Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication. If you are on 2 monthly medications or more it is more cost effective to purchase a PPC and the charges of these are:

 

3 Month PPC                  £30.25

12 Month PPC                £108.10

 

 

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