NHS prescription charges are rising – here’s how to keep them down

Here’s what you need to know about the increase – and how to get cheaper everyday medicinesIn April the cost of a single-item prescription will rise by 20p to £8.80, which the government says will help support frontline NHS services. But here are our five ways to keep costs down, such as the NHS “season ticket” for regular prescriptions. We also examine the cheap generic everyday medicines that are usually half the price of expensive branded drugs.1. This is a rise