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