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There are 3 standard charges for NHS dental treatment in England and Wales. Information on charges in Scotland is available at NHS Inform.  You will pay only one charge even if you need to go to the dentist more than once to complete a course of…

Get your prescriptions electronically and save time and money for the NHS Electronic prescriptions service (EPS) EPS is replacing the need for most paper prescriptions, working towards a paper free NHS. You can send your prescription…

Certain groups can claim help with the cost of travel to receive NHS care in England if they: are referred by a doctor (GP or hospital doctor), ophthalmic practitioner or dentist make an extra journey to go to hospital or another place to…

If you pay for NHS prescribed HRT medicine 3 or more times in 12 months, an HRT PPC could save you money. Each item on an NHS prescription usually costs £9.90. You can buy an HRT PPC for a one-off payment of £19.80 (the cost of two single items).…

It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge. Find out if you’re entitled to NHS…

If you are a pharmacy, you can process PPCs sold at your pharmacy in Manage Your Service (MYS).  This is for both: 3 or 12 month PPCs that cover all NHS prescriptions HRT PPCs that cover certain hormone replacement therapy medicines When you…

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…

Pharmacy contractors can find more information about RTEC, including how to register, on the Community Pharmacy England (CPE) website. RTEC lets your local pharmacy see if you need to pay for your NHS prescriptions. They will do this when you pick…

On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients. The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…

It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge…