Many patients aged under 60 have to pay a prescription charge per item. If you are struggling with this then please have a look at the information below.

Check if you are eligible for help with prescription costs:

You can use a tool on the NHS website to work out if you are eligible for support. Access this by clicking here.

You can also read a document on the same subject here.

Pre-Payment Certificates (PPC)

It may be cheaper for you to get a pre-payment certificate. This enables you to get all your prescriptions for a set cost.

Key info:

• a 3-month PPC costs £32.05 and will save you money if you need more than 3 prescribed items in 3 months
• a 12-month PPC costs £114.50 and will save you money if you need more than 11 prescribed items in a year
• a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC costs £19.80 and will save you money if you need more than 2 prescribed qualifying HRT items in a year

For more information on Pre-Payment Certificates including how to purchase one online click here.