NHS prescription charges from 1 April 2023
Prescription charges to increase from 1 April 2023
This year the prescription charge has increased by 30 pence from £9.35 to £9.65 for each medicine or appliance dispensed. The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates (PPCs) will also be increased: 3-month PPC increases by £1 to £31.25 and 12-month PPC increases by £3.50 to £111.60. The recently introduced HRT PPC will cost £19.30.
Are you missing out on prescription charge savings?
A Prepayment Certificate could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
Find out more about prepayment certificates
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