The National Health Service (Charges for Drugs and Appliances) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (‘the Amendment Regulations’) have been laid before Parliament to increase some National Health Service charges in England from 1 April 2023.
An inflation rate of 3.21 per cent has been applied, meaning prescription charges will increase by 30p from £9.35 to £9.65 for each medicine or appliance dispensed.
The cost of prescription pre-payment certificates (PPCs) will also be increased with the 3-month PPC to increase by £1 to £31.25 and 12-month PPC increases by £3.50 to £111.60.
Charges for wigs and fabric supports will also be increased with a surgical bra now set to cost £31.70 and a partial human hair wig to cost £207.
