Save Money with a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)

Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)

If you know you'll have to pay for a lot of NHS prescriptions, it may be cheaper to buy a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) – effectively a prescription "season ticket". You can do this online and at some pharmacies.

A PPC covers all your NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, no matter how many items you need.

But it does not cover the cost of other health items, such as the provision of wigs and fabric supports, which are only provided through the hospital service.

There are 3 PPC options to choose from:

The 3-month PPC costs £31.25 and will save you money if you need more than 3 prescribed items in 3 months.

The 12-month PPC costs £111.60 and will save you money if you need more than 11 prescribed items in a year.

The hormone replacement therapy (HRT) PPC costs £19.30 and will save you money if you need more than 2 prescribed HRT items in a year.

The HRT PPC is only for HRT medicines licensed to treat menopause symptoms, but you can use it regardless of why these medicines are prescribed for you. Find out more about the HRT PPC from the NHS Business Services Authority website.

How much can I save?

If you need:

2 items each month – you can save £120.00 with a 12-month PPC

3 items each month – you can save £235.80 with a 12-month PPC

4 items each month – you can save £351.60 with a 12-month PPC

There are several payment options available. If you choose the 12-month PPC, you can pay for this upfront, or by 10 monthly direct debit instalments, if you pay online.