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Reeves Halts NHS Prescription Price Hike
21 Nov
Summary
- Prescription prices in England remain at £9.90 next year.
- This decision will save patients approximately £12 million.
- Prepayment certificates for long-term conditions also stay the same.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has intervened to freeze NHS prescription prices, ensuring they will not exceed £10 in the upcoming year. This crucial decision is expected to save patients approximately £12 million, averting a price hike that many feared would push the cost past the £10 threshold.
The freeze means that the current prescription charge in England, set at £9.90 per item, will be maintained. This cost is currently borne by millions of individuals who do not qualify for exemption schemes.
Furthermore, prepayment certificates, which offer cost reductions for patients managing long-term health conditions, will also remain at their existing prices for the 2026/2027 period, providing continued financial relief.
