What are the NHS Prescription Charges?Created OnMarch 14, 2018byhowbeck Print You are here: Main FAQs What are the NHS Prescription Charges? ← All Topics These charges apply in England only. In Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales prescriptions are free of charge.Prescription (per item): £9.0012-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.003-month PPC: £29.10If you will have to pay for four or more prescription items in three months, or more than 15 items in 12 months, you may find it cheaper to buy a PPC.Telephone advice and order line 0845 850 0030General Public – Buy or Renew a PPC On-lineThere is further information about prescription exemptions and fees on the NHS website.