NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)

Advice and Information - 27 June 2023

A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.
The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.

The prescription charge in England is currently £9.65 per item. A PPC costs:

  • £31.25 for 3 months
  • £111.60 for 12 months

Number of prescribed medicines you need each month

Saving with a 12 month PPC

Saving with a 3 month PPC

2

£120 a year

More than £26 in 3 months

3

More than £235 a year

More than £55 in 3 months

4

More than £351 a year

More than £84 in 3 months

Details taken from the NHS Services Website – click the link or call 0300 330 1341

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