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How do I pay for prescriptions?

If you need medication to help with your illness, you may be able to reduce the costs of your prescription or get them for free.

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  1. How much do prescriptions cost?

    The cost of an NHS prescription is £9.15 for each medicine. If your doctor prescribes more than one medication then you will need to pay £9.15 for each one.

  2. Low cost and free prescriptions

    You can buy a prescription prepayment certificate, or you may be entitled to free prescriptions. Find out how to get low cost and free presciptions through the NHS.

  3. Exemption certificates

    Some people can apply for exemption certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions. Find out if you are entitled to free prescriptions.

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