If you incorrectly claim free NHS prescriptions or free or reduced cost dental treatment, you're at risk of getting a Penalty Charge Notice.
NHS penalty charges and enquiry letters
Respond to your letter
Respond by the deadline on your letter, or you may get further charges.
Don't get caught out by penalty charges
Don't assume you're entitled to claim free NHS prescriptions or free or reduced cost dental treatment.
Understanding penalty charges
How we calculate penalty charges, why you got an enquiry letter or Penalty Charge Notice, and why we send them
NHS penalty charges and enquiry letters news
National campaign launches urging patients to ‘Check Before You Tick’ for free prescriptions
10th September 2018Nationwide campaign launches today to help people understand their eligibility for free prescriptions.
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