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In England, most working-age adults have to pay for their prescriptions. Certain groups are entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Use our eligibility checker to see if you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and other help with health costs. The…

You can use our exemption checker to find out if you have a valid:  medical exemption certificate maternity exemption certificate HC2 certificate 3 or 12 month Prescription Prepayment Certificate that covers all NHS prescriptions It will…

Pharmacy contractors can find more information about RTEC, including how to register, on the Community Pharmacy England (CPE) website. RTEC lets your local pharmacy see if you need to pay for your NHS prescriptions. They will do this when you pick…

Before selling an HRT PPC Remind patients to check if they’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions. They can do this at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check Make sure their HRT medicine is covered by the certificate. You can find a list of HRT medicines…

Contact us using our online form You can contact us using our online form. To complete it, fill in your details and select the service you need to contact from the drop-down menu on the form. Contact us by telephone You can also contact each of…

The HRT PPC service we offer is for you, the customer. Your use of this service means you agree to the following terms and conditions. Definitions ‘You’ means the person named on the HRT PPC. Legal identity The NHS Business Services Authority (…

On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients. The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…

If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money. Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80 (the cost of two single items).…

Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions. Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…

It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge. Find out if you’re entitled to NHS…