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Medication Fees
Most adults in England have to pay medication charges.
Prescriptions Charges and Exemptions
Extensive exemption and remission arrangements protect those likely to have difficulty in paying charges (NHS Medications and dental charges, optical and hospital travel costs).
The NHS medication charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Medication prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
When going aborad you can take your NHS medications with you.
Please visit the NHS website for the latest charges
These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales these are free of charge.