From 1 April 2023 charges for NHS prescriptions are:
- £9.65 per prescrition item
- £31.25 for 3 month pre-payment certificate
- £111.60 for 12 month pre-payment certificate
- HRT PPC £19.30
If you pay for 4 or more prescription items in three months, or more than 12 items in 12 months, it may be cheaper to buy a pre-payment certificate (PPC). For further advice on PPCs or exemptions please speak to your local pharmacist or telephone 0845 850 0030 or see the NHS website
