MT Week - How to get discounted and free NHS prescriptions

Like everything else, the price of NHS prescriptions have gone up quite a bit in the last few years.

Currently each item costs £9.65, which means the total can quickly stack up, especially if you have to pick up a couple of prescriptions.

Before you pay though, it’s worth having a look to see whether you can get your prescription for free.

And even if you’re not eligible for free prescriptions, you may still be able to get a discount by getting a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).

Here’s what you need to know.