NHS Prescription Charges

How much do I pay for NHS Prescriptions

From April 1st 2007 the NHS prescription charge was abolished for people in Wales.

All patients registered with a Welsh GP, who get their prescriptions from a Welsh pharmacist, will be entitled to free prescriptions.
Welsh patients living in Wales but registered with a GP practice in England have been able to apply to their Local Health Board for an entitlement card. Cardholders are able to get their prescription dispensed for free providing they take it to a Welsh pharmacy to get it dispensed.
Along with free prescriptions, charges for wigs and appliances will also be abolished. Patients who receive these services from an English NHS Trust should have their costs met by their Local Health Board.

Along with free prescriptions, charges for wigs and appliances will be abolished.

Patients who have unexpired months on their current certificate will be entitled to a refund for those months. Please contact your local Business Services Centre

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions – Free prescriptions on the Welsh Assembly Government website.

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