Prescriptions
The NHS prescription prepayment certificate (PPC) helps you save on medicines over a 3-month or 12-month period. Find out everything you need to know about the money-saving initiative.
The quickest way to apply for a PPC is online on the NHS website. You will have to complete an application form to make sure you are eligible.
If you would prefer to have someone help you with your PPC, you can pop in to your local pharmacy and a pharmacist will help you with your application.
There are a couple of options for your PPC that you can choose depending on your prescription needs. We break down the cost and potential savings for both the 3 month and 12 month PPC.
A 3-month prescription costs £32.05. It is a great way to save as you can order as many prescription items as you need within the period of time you have it with no additional costs.
So, if you order more than 3 prescriptions over a 3 month period, having a PPC will save you money.
If you need a PPC for longer than 3 months, a 12-month PPC is an alternative that will help you save year-round.
An annual PPC is £114.50. Alternatively, you can choose to pay for your PPC in 10 installments. This can be paid by Direct Debit.
You can save money with both a 3 month and 12 month PPC, but we have outlined your savings potential for both options so you can choose what works best for you.
When you buy products online with Well Pharmacy, you’ll be prompted to share your exemption details with us at the checkout.
If you’re buying in-store, show your pharmacists your PPC certificate to avoid paying for your prescription items.
If you are using our online service, you can upload your exemption evidence when we as for payment of your prescription.
If you pay for your PPC by Direct Debit, it will be automatically renewed in its final month. Your new PPC will begin immediately after your old one has expired, with payments taken on the same dates as your old PPC.
The NHS will contact you to let you know when your PPC has been renewed. You should receive confirmation by letter or email.
Some people won’t qualify for PPC autorenewal. This includes:
If you don’t fall into one of these groups but have noticed that your PPC hasn’t been renewed, contact the NHS helpdesk.
We offer all our NHS customers free delivery on their NHS prescriptions. Find out more about our delivery service and how it can help make managing prescriptions easier for you.
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Mital qualified as a Pharmacist and joined Well in 2013. With an extensive background in Pharmacy his current role as the Clinical Product, Digital Marketing & Innovation Manager focuses on innovation and commercial development of the online products at Well Digital.
