Prescription charge to rise to £9.15
Written by admin on Friday 20th March 2020
The Government has announced an increase to the NHS prescription charge of 15 pence, to £9.15 per prescription item. This change will come into effect from 1st April 2020
The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates (PPCs) has also increased, with the price of a three-month PPC at £29.65 (an increase of 55 pence) and a 12-month PPC at £105.90 (an increase of £1.90). PPCs offer savings for those needing four or more items in three months, or 12 or more items in a year.
| Prescription charge type | Previous charge (up to 31st March 2020) | New charge (1st April 2020 onwards) |
| Single charge (per prescription item) | £9.00 | £9.15 |
| 3-month PPC | £29.10 | £29.65 |
| 12-month PPC | £104.00 | £105.90 |
The Government states that these increases are in line with inflation.