Prescriptions / England
Pay less for prescriptions.
Each item costs £9.90 in England. A prepayment certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. See which is cheapest for you.
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- Prices: £9.90 an item, £32.05 for a 3-month certificate, £114.50 for 12 months, and £19.80 for a 12-month HRT certificate, which covers certain HRT medicines only.
- A 12-month certificate can be paid in 10 monthly instalments by Direct Debit.
- Many people don't pay at all, for example if you're 60 or over, under 16, pregnant or have had a baby in the last year, have certain medical conditions, or get certain benefits. Check who can get free prescriptions.
- Prescriptions are free in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Data sources
- NHS prescription charges (NHSBSA). NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC), NHSBSA Copyright 2026. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence.