The NHS prescription ‘season pass’ that could save you up to £340

If people are not eligible for free prescriptions, the cost of medicine can creep up, particularly if a person requires multiple prescriptions to manage their health conditions. However, those in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland do not have to pay for their prescriptions as they are free. One thing that can help a person with multiple prescriptions is an NHS prescription prepayment certificate (PPC).Coined as the NHS prescription ‘season pass’ a PPC covers the cost of all NHS prescriptions, including NHS dental prescriptions, regardless of how many someone needs.Allocated by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), there are currently two types of PPC to choose from.The first is a three month PPC, for those who need more than three prescribed items in the space of three months.The second is a 12 month PPC, for people who require over 11 prescribed items during a year.READ MORE: 70 health conditions qualify for extra £156 a week in PIP from DWP The standard prescription charge per item in the UK is £9.35 (Image: GETTY)The three month PPC costs £30.25 , while the 12 month version costs £108.10.According to the NHS, patients who require at least two prescriptions per month could save a total of £116 with a 12 month PPC.This is around £25 over the course of three months.Additionally, those who need three items each month could save £228, while those who require four items each month could save £340 with a 12 month PPC.DON’T MISSState pension sum may be less if you were ‘contracted out’ – check now [WARNING]What the falling pound will mean for YOUR finances [ALERT]Single mum on Universal Credit shares her top tips for saving money [INSIGHT]450,000 people may be placed on energy prepayment meters [ALERT] Who is entitled to free prescriptions? (Image: EXPRESS)If a person requests a physical one they’ll receive their paper certificate within 10 working days.People can either pay in full for the PPC or spread the costs across 10 or 12 monthly installments by direct debit.The NHS states it is very important the details on a person’s PPC are correct and kept up to date.So if a person changes their name, they will need a new certificate.