Prescription charges

Most adults in England pay for NHS prescriptions, although some people are entitled to free prescriptions or help with healthcare costs.

You can find the latest prescription charges and exemption information on the NHS website.

Prescription charges

Find the latest information about:

  • NHS prescription charges
  • free prescriptions
  • medical exemption certificates
  • help with healthcare costs

Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs)

A Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money if you need regular prescriptions.

The NHS website provides information about:

  • 3 month PPCs
  • 12 month PPCs
  • eligibility
  • current costs

HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate

If you pay for your prescriptions and use eligible hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicines, an HRT Prescription Prepayment Certificate may help reduce your costs.

Help with healthcare costs

You may be entitled to free prescriptions or help with NHS healthcare costs.