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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

NHS Prescription Charges

24 November 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Zubir Ahmed Lab Glasgow South West

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • Prime Minister announces freeze on NHS prescription charges in England for second consecutive year.
  • NHS prescription charges will stay at 9.90 per item with no cost increases for prescription prepayment certificates.
  • No increases planned for NHS wigs and fabric supports as part of government efforts to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Issue summary

The Prime Minister has announced a freeze on NHS prescription charges in England for the second consecutive year.

Action requested

NHS prescription charges will remain at £9.90 per item, with no increase in costs for prescription prepayment certificates or NHS wigs and fabric supports. This action is part of wider government efforts to alleviate cost-of-living pressures.

Key facts

  • The single charge for prescriptions remains at £9.90.
  • 3-month Prescription Prepayment Certificates (PPC) remain at £32.05, 12-month PPCs at £114.50 and the HRT PPC stays at £19.80.
  • The charges freeze applies to NHS wigs and fabric supports.
  • Around 89% of prescription items are already free for certain groups such as children, over-60s, pregnant women, and those with specific medical conditions.
  • Approximately 40% of the working-age population could benefit from the charge freeze.
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