FREE Delivery on orders over £30NHS prescriptions
NHS prescriptions are issued by healthcare providers delivering NHS services like your local GP or dentist. There’s a flat fee in place for all medicines prescribed on the NHS. You’ll pay the same for every medicine available through the NHS, even if individual items are priced differently. NHS prescription costs are usually reviewed annually.
Private prescriptions
Private prescriptions can be written by any doctor in the UK and the cost varies depending on the treatment. You’ll usually pay a fee for the consultation with a private doctor, and a fee to the issuing pharmacy which will include the full cost of your prescription medicine.
What help is available for NHS prescription costs?
Depending on your circumstances, you might qualify for free NHS prescriptions. The NHS considers a few different factors when assessing eligibility. These include your age, income, and any diagnosed medical conditions. Some prescribed items are always free of charge on the NHS, such as contraceptives.
Get help with your NHS prescription costs if you’re prescribed regular medicine
An NHS prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) is an initiative to support patients with the cost of NHS prescriptions. It’s available to buy for a 3 or 12-month period and can save you money if you’re prescribed 2 or more medicines on a repeat basis.
