The NHS is urging people across the North West to order and collect their repeat prescriptions ahead of the busy Christmas ...

A doctor has issued a health warning to people who are on three common types of medication via an NHS repeat prescription.

The Government has confirmed that prescription charges will be frozen for the 2026/2027 financial year - meaning the cost for a single item will stay under £10. Keir Starmer confirmed the change this ...

NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for the second year in a row, the Chancellor announced today. Patients will continue paying £9.90, from May 2026, to collect their medication from a ...

Rachel Reeves said the cost of living is still putting pressure on households and "no one should put their health at risk" because they can not afford medication. The price of a single item will ...

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Prescription charges can notably increase your monthly outgoings, especially if you're on several medications. While some treatments are free, others cost £9.90 per item, meaning someone on just three ...