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EDX/20/1154
Date of prep: December 2020

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NHS prescription charges in England set to increase

3rd March 2020 by PIP editor Leave a Comment

 

The Government has announced an increase in the prescription charge in England by 15 pence from £9 to £9.15 for each medicine or appliance dispensed.

 

The cost of prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) will also be increased: 3-month PPC increases by 55p to £29.65 and 12-month PPC increases by £1.90 to £105.90.

 

The increase is in line with inflation. Charges for wigs and fabric supports will also be increased in line with inflation.

 

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (“the Amendment Regulations”) will be laid before Parliament to increase certain National Health Service charges in England from 1 April 2020.

 

Details of the revised charges for 2020 to 2021 can be found below:

 

Prescription charges

 

  • Single charge: £9.15
  • 3-month PPC: £29.65
  • 12-month PPC: £105.90

Wigs and fabric supports

 

  • Surgical brassiere: £30.05
  • Abdominal or spinal support: £45.35
  • Stock modacrylic wig: £74.15
  • Partial human hair wig: £196.40
  • Full bespoke human hair wig: £287.20

 

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