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Free NHS prescriptions
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…
Pharmacy NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) process
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…
NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC)
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).…
HRT PPC guidance
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…
Pharmacy NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) Process
Before selling a 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 they pay for their prescriptions. If not, they do not require a PPC.
Establish if an HRT PPC is…
Pharmacies selling Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPCs)
If you are a pharmacy, you can process PPCs sold at your pharmacy in Manage Your Service (MYS).
This is for both:
3 or 12 month PPCs that cover all NHS prescriptions
HRT PPCs that cover certain hormone replacement therapy medicines
When you…
Pregnant or had a baby in the past 12 months
If you’re pregnant or have given birth in the last 12 months, you are entitled to:
free NHS dental treatment
free NHS prescriptions, if you have a valid maternity exemption certificate
Speak to your midwife, doctor or health visitor and they…
HC3 certificates (limited help with health costs)
If you apply to the NHS Low Income Scheme and receive an HC3 certificate for limited help with health costs, your certificate shows how much you have to pay towards your health costs for:
NHS dental treatment
NHS sight tests
travelling to…
Medical conditions
People with certain medical conditions can get free NHS prescriptions if they have a valid medical exemption certificate.
Find out more about medical exemption certificates and how to apply for one.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, the NHS Low Income Scheme could help you pay for:
NHS prescription charges
NHS dental treatment charges
the cost of sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
the cost of travelling to receive NHS treatment
NHS wigs and…