NHS Services

At Chemist4U, we can help with your NHS prescriptions, regardless if you pay for them or not. Read our guides to find out whether you're eligible for free prescriptions, how you can save money with a prepayment certificate, and how much an NHS script costs.

NHS Services Advice & Guides

How to Get an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)  

How to Get an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)  

Even if you’re not eligible for free NHS prescriptions, you can still save money on your meds with an NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC).  Below, we take you through how to get an NHS prepayment certificate, the different types available, and how to use it with your Chemist4U account.   Three key takeaways  You can only purchase an NHS Prescription Prepayment...
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Free NHS Prescriptions Explained 

Free NHS Prescriptions Explained 

While people living in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland automatically receive free NHS prescriptions, that’s not the case for people in England.   And even if you do live in the rest of the UK, if your prescription is dispensed from England, you’ll still need to pay – unless you are exempt.   Our guide takes you through everyone who...
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Private vs NHS Prescription Costs Explained  

Private vs NHS Prescription Costs Explained  

It’s always good to know what you’re going to pay for when it comes to your medication.  That’s why we’ve put together this explainer on NHS prescription costs, how you can save money on your prescription, and how private prescriptions differ.  Three key takeaways   In England, NHS prescriptions cost £9.90 per prescribed item.  Private prescription costs can vary greatly depending...
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