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NHS prescription costs in England frozen for first time in three years

By Editorial Board Published April 28, 2025 2 Min Read
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NHS prescription costs in England frozen for first time in three years

NHS prescription costs in England might be frozen for the primary time in three years, the federal government has introduced.

It means the price of prescriptions might be stored underneath the price of £10 – at £9.90 – in a transfer the federal government says will ship £18m in financial savings for sufferers.

In the meantime, a three-month prescription prepayment certificates (PPC) might be frozen at £32.05, whereas a 12-month PPC will stay at £114.50.

The announcement comes as voters throughout England head to the polls on Thursday for native council elections.

Well being Secretary Wes Streeting stated: “Fixing our NHS will be a long road – but by working closer with our pharmacies we’re saving money and shifting care to the community where it’s closer to your home.

“We made the tough however mandatory decisions on the finances to fund strikes like this and alter our NHS so it might probably as soon as once more be there for you once you want it.”

NHS prescription costs apply in England solely, with Northern Eire, Scotland and Wales abolishing the price after devolution.

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The final time they have been frozen was in 2022, underneath Boris Johnson’s Conservative authorities, when it was additionally used to assist individuals with the rising value of dwelling.

Round 89% of prescriptions in England are already distributed freed from cost, together with for kids, over-65s, pregnant girls, and other people with sure medical situations.

Annual costs could be made in instalments, permitting those that want common medication to spend simply over £2 per week.

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