Here's how much your prescription is going to cost you for the next 12 months

Craig MunroPublished April 28, 2025 12:17pmUpdated April 29, 2025 12:33pm Prescription charges on the NHS are being frozen for the first time in three years – keeping them below a tenner.The government has announced the move to keep the cost at its current level of £9.90 for patients in England, which will prevent it breaching the £10 mark.Three-month and annual prescriptions prepayment certificates are also being frozen for the coming year.Those who already do not have to pay for their prescription – including children, over-60s, pregnant women and people with certain medical conditions – will continue to avoid the costs.Around 89% of prescriptions in England are currently handed out for free under this scheme.Speaking to Metro, Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said: ‘Hardworking Metro readers will not pay a penny more for their prescriptions this year because we’ve taken the decision to freeze prescription charges for the first time in three years to keep them below a tenner, saving p...