Prescription charges to rise by 20p

Mar 1 2013

Prescription charges in England will rise 20p to £7.85 from April 1 under changes announced by ministers.

Health Minister Earl Howe said NHS dental charges will also increase on the same date.

In a written statement to Parliament, he said the cost of a prescription pre-payment certificate (PPC) would remain unchanged.

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