NHS prescription charges remain at £9.90
Pharmacy teams are reminded that the NHS prescription charge remains at £9.90 per prescription item for 2026/27.
A Government press release (released on 21/11/2025) previously confirmed that the NHS prescription charge would be frozen for 2026/27, as well as the costs for prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs).
The list of 2026/27 prescription-related charges are outlined below.
| NHS charges for | 2026/27 |
| Single prescription charge | £9.90 |
| PPC 3-month | £32.05 |
| PPC 12-month | £114.50 |
| HRT PPC | £19.80 |
Community Pharmacy England has produced the following posters to support community pharmacies in displaying the prescription charge.
Prescription Charge Card 2026/27 (colour)
Prescription Charge Card 2026/27 (black and white)
PPC Poster 2026/27 (black and white)
PPCs offer savings for those needing multiple prescription items or when a patient is prescribed a listed HRT medicine. Further information about the NHS prescription charge, PPCs and other resources can be found here.
