The government has announced an increase to the NHS prescription charge of 15 pence, to £8.20 per prescription item. This change will come into effect from 1st April 2015.
The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates (PPCs) has remained the same for a further year, with the price of a three-month PPC at £29.10 and a 12-month PPC at £104. PPCs offer savings for those needing four or more items in three months or more than 13 items in one year.