The government's confirmed the cost of an NHS prescription is set to rise to £9.65 next month.
The cost of an NHS prescription is set to rise to £9.65 next month, the government has confirmed.
England is the only country in the UK that still charges for prescriptions, after Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all scrapped the charges over a decade ago.pressures,’ marking the first time prices had not increased in 12 years.But now the Department of Health and Social Care has announced prices will rise once again in line with inflation at a rate of 3.21 per cent.
The recently introduced HRT PPC- which gives women a sizable discount on their annual HRT costs- will also rise to £19.30, up from £18.70.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Martin Lewis' MSE shares bargain site to score 30p Heinz Beanz and 9p cerealBargain hunters can save by picking up groceries that are past their best before date but are still safe to eat.
Read more »
March strike dates: When teachers, trains and NHS are going on strike this month?When are trains, nurses and teachers going on strike in March? Here are the calendar dates you need to know for the upcoming month.
Read more »
NHS prescription charges will rise next month - everything you need to knowNHS prescription charges are set to rise to £9.65 next month – here’s everything you need to know. From April 1 patients in England will need to pay 30p more to collect their prescripti…
Read more »
Weight loss injection to be made available on NHS despite 'no quick fix' warningThe 'game changer’ weight loss injection, Wegovy, is reportedly set to be made available through the NHS in England for certain people living with obesity.
Read more »
Date for final Covid vaccines before NHS ends universal offer for goodHealth and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay made the announcement on Wednesday
Read more »
Wegovy: NHS weight loss jab already having supply issues as private clinics stockpileSenior diabetes doctors have told Sky News that patients are at risk of missing out on vital medication as private clinics stockpile semaglutide following a number of celebrity endorsements.
Read more »