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.
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