NHS Prepayment Certificate

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NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)

A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions. 

The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.

The prescription charge in England is £9.90. A PPC costs:

  • £32.05 for 3 months
  • £114.50 for 12 months

If you get prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), you may save more with the Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC).

Before buying a PPC, check if you’re entitled to free NHS prescriptions and other help with health costs using our eligibility checker