School Lane SurgeryNot all patients receive free prescriptions. If you do pay for your medication, then a PPC could save you money. 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. Think of this like a prescription ‘season ticket’!
A Prescription Prepayment Certificate covers all NHS prescriptions for a set pre-paid price or spread over 10 direct debit payments.
People on a low income could be entitled to help with costs or free prescriptions through the low income scheme, depending on your circumstances.
You can check if you’re eligible for free prescriptions at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check or find out more about the Prescription Prepayment Certificates at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/ppc
HRT Medicines
HRT PPCs covers certain HRT medicines for a set price of £19.30 (the same price as 2 prescribed items) and is valid for 12 months. If you get prescriptions for HRT medicines, you may save more with an HRT PPC.
For example, if you get 4 items in a 3-month period and 3 of the items are HRT medicines covered by the HRT PPC. It is cheaper to buy an HRT PPC for £19.30 and pay the prescription charge of £9.65 for the other item. This costs £28.95 in total so is cheaper than buying a 3 month PPC for £31.25.
Find out more about HRT PPC and to purchase one online: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-hormone-replacement-therapy-prescription-prepayment-certificate-hrt-ppc