Prescription Charges and Prepayment Certificate
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Save money on NHS prescription charges
For patients that require more than 12 prescribed medicines a year could save money by purchasing a prescription prepayment certificate.
NHS prescription costs
- The current prescription charge is £8.40 per item
- A three monthly PPC is £29.10 and could save you money if you need more than three prescribed items in three months.
- A 12-month certificate is £104.00 and could save you money if you need more than 12 prescribed items in a year. This works out at £2 per week via direct debit.
| Number of prescribed medicines each month | Saving with a 12-month PPC | Saving with a 3-month PPC |
2 | Over £95 a year | Over £20 in three months |
3 | Over £195 a year | Over £45 in three months |
4 | Over £295 a year | Over £70 in three months |
You can buy a 12-month Prescription Prepayment Certificate by paying in full or Direct Debit instalments. For more information or to buy a certificate online, visit:
Click here to buy now via NHS Business Services Authority or call 0300 330 1341.