PAYING FOR PRESCRIPTIONS.
The NHS prescription charge is currently £9.90 for each prescribed item, which means that there is a charge for each different drug or medical appliance on your prescription.
Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs)
A PPC lets you get as many NHS prescriptions as you need for a set price. If you regularly pay prescription charges, a PPC could save you money.
Rather than paying £9.90 per item, a PPC will cost you £32.05 for 3 months or £114.50 for 12 months.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for:
How much help you get depends on your weekly income and necessary outgoings, plus any savings or investments you have at the time you apply.
In England, the limit is:
- £23,250 for people who live permanently in a care home
- £16,000 for everyone else
Any help you’re entitled to is also available to your partner, if you have one.
If you have already paid for treatment, you can apply for a refund at the same time as you apply for the scheme.