Help with prescrsciption costs
If you pay for 4 or more prescriptions in 3 months or more than 14 in 12 months it maybe cheaper to buy a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC).
- Telephone advice and order line 0300 330 1341
- Apply for a PPC
- Apply for a HRT PPC
Exemptions from prescription charges
There are also categories of people who are entitled to exemption or remission from the prescription charges. Examples of these include the following;
People aged 60 years and over
People aged 16 years and under
16, 17 and 18 years old and still in full-time education
Expectant mothers or those who have given birth in the previous 12 months if they are in possession of a valid Maternity Exemption Certificate
Patients who are in possession of a valid Prescription Payment Certificate (PPC) valid for either 3 months or 12 months as mentioned above.
Those in possession of a prescription exemption certificate and possess an NHS prescription for items prescribed for their accepted disablement
Those with a valid war pension exemption certificate
Check if you have an prescription expemption