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NHS Prescription Services

NHS Prescription Services calculates the remuneration and reimbursement due to dispensing contractors across England.

Visit our NHS prescription charges section for information on prescription prepayment certificates, who gets free prescriptions and penalty charges.

Pharmacies, GP practices and appliance contractors

The dm+d, prescribing, dispensing and payment information for dispensing contractors

SICBLs, ICBs and other providers

Guidance and information for Local Authorities and Providers

Manufacturers and suppliers

Guidance for manufacturers and suppliers of medicines, oxygen and appliances

Contact NHS Prescription Services

You can contact us online, or by phone or post. We are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

NHS Prescription Services news

NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service June 2025

20th June 2025

The service specification and patient group directions (PGD) for the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service hav

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Pharmacy First June 2025

20th June 2025

This is a news article on

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Shortened MYS claims process for NHS Discharge Medicines Service coming soon

19th June 2025

The Department of Health and Social

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