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Originally Posted by Sparrow
Access is free, but treatment often isn't.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/M...osts/DH_087013
"The NHS prescription charge is a flat-rate amount which successive Governments have thought it reasonable to charge for those who can afford to pay for their medicines. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) offer real savings for people who need extensive medication.
NHS charges
From 1 April 2009, charges will increase to:
Prescription: £7.20
12-month prepayment certificate (PPC): £104.00
3-month PPC: £28.25" |
But the overwhelming majority of NHS prescriptions are dispensed free. Anyone on a state pension gets free prescriptions, anyone out of work, etc. The £7.20 is a fairly nominal charge and, in most cases, is a lot less than the medicine actually costs.