Prescription charges

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