Prescription Levy Fee to Rise to £9.90

Written by AlisonFreemantle on Friday 5th April 2024

From 1st May 2024

The Government has announced the NHS prescription charge will increase to £9.90.  This will come into effect from 1st May 2024.

Pre-Payment Certificates

  • The cost of a three-month PPC will become £32.05.
  • A 12-month PPC will become £114.50.

Providing a saving for patients needing any four or more prescription items in three months, or 12 or more items in a year.

The HRT PPC will also increase to £19.80.

Posters

Community Pharmacy England has produced posters that can be displayed from 1st May.