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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Charges for NHS prescriptions, wigs and fabric supports

03 March 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 will be laid before Parliament to implement charge increases from April 1, 2020.
  • Prescription charges, pre-payment certificate fees, and costs for wigs and fabric supports are set to increase in line with inflation.
  • Matt Hancock made a Written Ministerial Statement on these changes on 2020-03-03.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the increase in NHS prescription charges, pre-payment certificates, and wigs and fabric supports fees in England.

Action requested

The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 will be laid before Parliament to implement these increases from April 1, 2020. The charges are increased in line with inflation.

Key facts

  • Prescription charge per medicine or appliance dispensed increased by 15 pence to £9.15.
  • 3-month prescription pre-payment certificate cost increased by 55p to £29.65.
  • 12-month prescription pre-payment certificate cost increased by £1.90 to £105.90.
  • Surgical brassiere charge increased to £30.05.
  • Abdominal or spinal support charge increased to £45.35.
  • Stock modacrylic wig charge increased to £74.15.
  • Partial human hair wig charge increased to £196.40.
  • Full bespoke human hair wig charge increased to £287.20.
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