Stickney Surgery

NHS prescription charges and exemptions

Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty 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. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.

Go to the NHS website for the latest prescription charges and exemption criteria

HRT Pre-Payment Certificate (HRT PPC)

You can get an HRT prescription prepayment certificate (HRT PPC) from the NHS if you’ve been prescribed an eligible hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine.

Buy an NHS Prescription Prepayment certificate

Prescribing intervals — Guidance for patients

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/

Date published: 16th November, 2022
Date last updated: 11th February, 2025