As reported by The Department of Health and Social Care, new regulations set to increase NHS prescription charges in England by 2.59%, impacting medicine and appliance costs starting May 1st, 2024
Charges for prescriptions and prescription prepayment certificates (PPCS) will increase by 2.59% (rounded to the nearest 5 pence) from 1 May 2024. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will increase by the same rate.
A prescription will cost £9.90 for each medicine or appliance dispensed, an increase of 25 pence. The 3-month PPC will cost £32.05 and the 12-month PPC will cost £114.50.
The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC will cost £19.80, an increase of 50 pence. This is because the rate is set at twice the single prescription charge.
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Adverse events relating to CSL Seqirus products should also be reported to Seqirus UK Limited on 01748 828816.
1. Seqirus Data on File, August 2023. SREF–17994. 2. Adjuvanted Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (surface antigen, inactivated)▼ Summary of Product Characteristics. 3. Cell-based Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (surface antigen, inactivated)▼ Summary of Product Characteristics.
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