Portcullis Surgery
Portcullis Lane, Ludlow, SY8 1GT Send us an online question or request
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Cheaper prescriptions for women on HRT or patients on multiple prescriptions
Cheaper prescriptions for women on HRT or patients on multiple prescriptions
HRT prepayment certificate (PPC)
The new HRT prepayment certificate (PPC) being rolled out from the (1 April 2023) will reduce prescription costs to just £19.30 per year and can be used against a list of eligible HRT items which includes patches, tablets and topical preparations. Patients can use the HRT PPC as many times as they need across the year.
In order to apply for the HRT PPC please follow the link below
The certificate includes access to eligible HRT items, including patches, tablets, pessaries, and gels and creams applied to the skin. To check if your HRT medication is covered please see the link below
If your HRT medication is not included and you are not entitled to free prescriptions you may wish to consider buying an NHS PPC.
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.
The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months.
The prescription charge in England is £9.65 per item.
A PPC costs:
- £31.25 for 3 months
- £111.60 for 12 months
For more information on how to apply follow the link below
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/help-nhs-prescription-costs/nhs-prescription-prepayment-certificate-ppc
Opening Times
- Monday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Tuesday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-8pm Bookable in advance appointments only. Call 111 for advice OOH - Wednesday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Thursday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-8pm Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Friday
08:30am to 06:00pm
6.30-9.30pm One Friday a month Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Saturday
CLOSED
9-5pm One Saturday a month Bookable in advance appointments only.Call 111 for advice OOH - Sunday
CLOSED
Call 111 for advice OOH
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