Prescription charges

From 1 April 2005, in England and Scotland, prescription charges increased to £6.50 for a single item, £33.90 for a four months pre-payment certificate and £93.20 for a 12 month one. The value of optical vouchers and the maximum charge for one course of dental treatment increases.

In Wales, prescription charges go down to £4.00. Pre-payment certificates go down to £57.46 for an annual one and £20.93 for a four monthly one. People under 25 will not pay for drugs, wigs or appliances and people aged 60 or over will not pay for wigs or appliances.

More information is available via the NHS site

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